Hiking the Black Hills Country by Marcus Heerdt
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A FalconGuide to hiking across the Black Hills of western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, by Marcus Heerdt. Fifty-eight trail descriptions with maps cover the full 6,000-square-mile region from Wind Cave and Jewel Cave to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Devils Tower.
- 58 trails with maps, mileage, elevation, and difficulty ratings
- 216 pages, paperback, 6 x 9 inches, 10.5 oz (easy to throw in a daypack)
- ISBN 978-1-4930-4308-8, 3rd edition, published June 2021 by FalconGuides
- Covers BHPFA partner sites Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and Black Hills National Forest
- Proceeds support Wind Cave National Park and other BHPFA partner parks and forests
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Hiking the Black Hills Country by Marcus Heerdt
$19.95
Only 3 left in stock
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A FalconGuide to hiking across the Black Hills of western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, by Marcus Heerdt. Fifty-eight trail descriptions with maps cover the full 6,000-square-mile region from Wind Cave and Jewel Cave to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Devils Tower.
- 58 trails with maps, mileage, elevation, and difficulty ratings
- 216 pages, paperback, 6 x 9 inches, 10.5 oz (easy to throw in a daypack)
- ISBN 978-1-4930-4308-8, 3rd edition, published June 2021 by FalconGuides
- Covers BHPFA partner sites Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and Black Hills National Forest
- Proceeds support Wind Cave National Park and other BHPFA partner parks and forests
Only 3 left in stock
60-day returns · Ships from South Dakota via USPS
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Description
What is Hiking the Black Hills Country?
This is the 3rd edition FalconGuide to hiking the Black Hills, by Marcus Heerdt. The Black Hills cover roughly 6,000 square miles across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, and that is a lot of country to sort through when you have a weekend and a pair of boots. This book does the sorting for you.
Heerdt covers 58 trails, from short walks that families can do in an hour to longer routes that take a full day. Each hike entry gives you the trailhead location, distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and a map, along with what you will actually see on the trail: the rock formations, the wildlife, the views, and the history behind the place.
What’s inside
- Trail maps and descriptions for 58 hikes across the Black Hills region
- Coverage from Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument south to Custer State Park, north to Devils Tower, and east to Badlands National Park
- GPS coordinates, distance, elevation gain, and difficulty rating for each hike
- Notes on wildlife, geology, and historical sites along each route
- Practical information on water sources, seasons, and trail conditions
Specifications
- Title: Hiking the Black Hills Country
- Author: Marcus Heerdt
- Publisher: FalconGuides (Globe Pequot / Rowman & Littlefield)
- Edition: 3rd edition
- Year published: 2021 (June)
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 216
- Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.54 in
- Weight: 10.5 oz
- ISBN: 978-1-4930-4308-8
Who is this for?
If you are visiting the Black Hills and want one book that covers the whole region, this is it. A lot of guidebooks focus on a single park. This one covers the national parks, monuments, state parks, and national forest as one connected hiking area, which is how most visitors actually experience the Black Hills on a trip.
It works for day hikers who want a few good afternoons on the trail, for travelers piecing together a multi-day itinerary across several parks, and for locals who want a reference for hikes they have not gotten around to yet. The maps and trail stats are the kind of thing you actually flip back to on the trailhead parking lot.
Frequently asked questions
How many hikes does the book cover?
58 trails. They range from short family walks to longer full-day routes, with mileage and elevation given for each one.
Which parks and areas are in this book?
Coverage includes Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, Devils Tower National Monument (WY), Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Badlands National Park. The book treats the Black Hills as one hiking region across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming.
Is this a guide for beginners or experienced hikers?
Both. Each hike is rated by difficulty, and the mix includes easy interpretive walks (good for families) alongside longer and more strenuous backcountry routes.
What edition is this?
The 3rd edition, published June 2021 by FalconGuides (Globe Pequot / Rowman & Littlefield), ISBN 978-1-4930-4308-8.
Does the book include maps?
Yes. Each trail entry has its own map with the route, key landmarks, and trailhead location marked.
Is this a waterproof or tear-resistant field book?
No. It is a standard paperback trail guide (10.5 oz, 216 pages). If you want it to last on wet or dusty trips, slip it into a zip-top bag in your pack.
Does buying this support national parks?
Yes. BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as the Black Hills National Forest and Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Proceeds from every purchase support education programs, conservation projects, and visitor services at these sites.
Where can I use this book during a Black Hills trip?
Wind Cave and Jewel Cave both have above-ground trail systems covered in the book, so you can pair a cave tour with a surface hike on the same day. The Black Hills National Forest trailheads are scattered throughout the region and the book’s mile-by-mile directions make them easier to find.
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
When you shop with Black Hills Parks & Forests Association, you are directly funding:
- Education programs — nature workshops, Junior Ranger activities, and homeschool adventures for kids across the Black Hills
- Trail maintenance — keeping hiking trails safe and accessible at Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, and the Black Hills National Forest
- Visitor services — park store operations, interpretive programs, and the staff who help millions of visitors each year
- Conservation — supporting the long-term health of public lands in the Black Hills and Nebraska
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service in the Black Hills region. We have supported these public lands since 1946.
Additional information
| Weight | 9.3 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.5 × 6 × 9 in |
| Brand | FalconGuides |
| Publisher / Manufacturer | FalconGuides |
| ISBN | 978-1-4930-4308-8 |
| Pages | 216 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Edition | 3rd edition |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 x 0.54 in |
| Weight | 10.5 oz |
| Material | Paper |
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