About
Length (round trip)5.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain700 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadNPS Road 6, north-east corner
SurfaceOpen ridge climb with no shade
Best seasonThe cave is 54F year round. Surface trails are best May to October; prairie wildflowers peak in June and the bison rut is in August.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🦌 Wildlife

Boland Ridge is a strenuous, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) round-trip, hike. The trail begins at a small parking area on NPS 6, one mile north of the junction with NPS 5. A series of climbs offer panoramic views of the Black Hills, Red Valley, and the plains beyond. Elk are often seen from this trail. Hiking Safety Hiking off trail is permitted. Watch out for wildlife. Bison and other wildlife are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach. Carry and drink plenty of water. There is no drinking water on this trail. Check the weather forecast before you hike. Bring extra layers.

Tips
Go at dawn or dusk for elk. Steep, exposed and almost never walked.
Location

NPS Road 6, north-east corner

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.