Presidential Trail Loop In Deadwood
Gorgeous 3.5 mile loop that hikes above Deadwood, South Dakota.
Start of the trail just west of Whitewood Creek Trail in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Start of the trail goes up a pretty steep hill.
Starts off in the shade.
Lots of flowers.
Deadwood Welcome Center below.
Can you spot the chipmunk?
Can see Mount Moriah Cemetery from the trail.
At this intersection I recommend crossing the road and doing the trail counter clockwise.
Crossing the road to continue the trail.
Looking back from across the road.
Peek a boo - I see you.
Can see Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel and Casino.
Other trailhead from Van Buren Street - looks not as maintained.
The town of Deadwood, South Dakota below.
I love a splash of color in the hills.
Starts to go up again.
No shade.
Looking east.
Interesting rock.
White Rocks in the distance on the right.
Left continues on the trail - right goes up to White Rocks, but it is not marked.
Terry Peak and Wharf Mine in the distance.
Approaching Seth Bullock’s tombstone.
Path leads to burials from Deadwood’s first cemetery.
Back down we go.
Here turn and take the same trail back to the beginning.
Getting close.
