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FIND SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES IN A Sun-soaked skies, pristine powder-filled valleys and iconic snowcapped peaks beckon to be discovered in the winter. SNOWMOBILING With 416 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in 1.2 million acres of national forest lands, the Black Hills offers endless sledding possibilities. Detailed trail maps and markers make exploring fun and safe for all skill levels. The trail system is open Dec. 15 through Mar. 31. ICE SKATING The region is filled with ice skating options, both indoor and out. Adjacent to the Hill City Visitor Center, is a frozen pond against that is perfect for leisurely ice skating. Wilson Park in Rapid City offers a similar experience. Both Main Street Square in Rapid City and Outlaw Square in Deadwood have controlled outdoor ice skating rinks where the whole family can skate together. SKIING & SNOWBOARDING With a summit clocking in at 7,100 feet, Terry Peak Ski Area offers the highest lift service this side of the Rockies. A vertical rise of 1,100 feet, 29 trails and one Terrain Park means nonstop action and adventure. The resort offers a full slate of services and amenities including lessons and equipment rental and is equipped to manufacture snow. Terry Peak’s uncrowded slopes and million-dollar views will keep you coming back for more. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Nearly 6,000 miles of roads and trails are open to cross-country skiing during the winter months. In Black Hills National Forest, Big Hill, Eagle Cliff and Sundance trail systems are groomed for cross-country skiing in cooperation with local ski clubs. SNOWSHOEING Get outside and explore the beauty of the Black Hills backcountry in the winter by snowshoe. All you need is a sense of adventure and good boots. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Custer State Park and the Black Hills Trails Office in Lead offer free snowshoe rentals, for a day or weekend, with youth to adult sizing. ICE FISHING Come winter, lakes once teeming with boats transform into ice fishing villages where anglers set up, drill holes in the ice and wait for the fish to bite. Fast-flowing, spring-fed streams continue to run, even in the coldest months, allowing fly fishing for cold-water trout throughout the season. For more information on outdoor winter adventures, visit blackhillsbadlands.com/experience/winter.
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