Valley View Trail/South Side Trail
The Valley View Trail runs between the Red Beds Trail and the South Side Trail. It is only .06 miles long. The trail follows alongside the Prairie Dog Town and the Belle Fourche River. The trail is flat and easy and is only really used by campers that want to hike directly to the South Side Trail to get to the Red Beds Trail.
Valley View Trail hitting the Red Bed Trail across the road.
Valley View Trail heading to the campground.
Trail sign from the Belle Fourche Campground.
Pretty much walk among the grass and prairie dogs.
Campground ahead.
View from the path leading to the amphitheater.
The Southside Trail starts at the bottom of Devil’s Tower and ties into the Red Beds Trail. The trail is also .06 miles and is located across the street from the Prairie Dog Town.
Beginning of the trail.
Lots of prairie dogs you will pass.
It is a steady upward climb.
Neat cave you can walk up to.
Hits the Red Beds Trail.
Back to the campground or continue onto the Visitor’s Center.
Looking back - not too bad of a short hike. Get a nice view.