EXPLORE EPIC TRAILS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE MISSOURI RIVER SOUTHEAST REGION happy trails Find yourself immersed in nature and all of the relaxing sights, smells and sounds that come with it. Our region offers a wide variety of trails to fit your style. Experience them on a bicycle, horseback, snowmobile, cross-country skis, or on your own two feet. Bring your shoes, water bottle and camera. Let’s gooo! wintertime wandering When the snow falls and the frosty trees sparkle, our region turns into a winter wonderland. It can feel downright magical when you get to be the first one to explore an area with fresh powder. Experience places unseen from the road when you snowshoe or cross-country ski. Many of our recreation areas offer trails that start and end at heated warming shelters. Snowmobilers are in luck! Southeast South Dakota has hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails that make up the East River Trails System. For maps, visit gfp.sd.gov/snowmobiling. the scenery If unique landscapes are at the top of your wish list when looking for a great trail, boy, do we have a couple you will want to see. We suggest you head to Palisades State Park where irregular Sioux quartzite formations tower over a flowing creek. Bring your gear! These spires and cliff walls offer a variety of routes for any level climber. We also recommend the trails at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area . They follow the chalkstone bluffs along the Missouri River , and there are opportunities along the way to get great water views. Pro tip: explore these trails at sunset and experience the breathtaking golden glow of the chalkstone bluffs. biking See more in less time on your bike! Some routes are smooth, paved, and offer a relaxing, scenic ride. Others are hilly dirt trails that will challenge your abilities and get your adrenaline pumping. 230 // #SESouthDakota
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