Outdoors

Every season in Deadwood is full of legendary fun. Outdoor lovers will strike it rich in Deadwood, which is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Hills National Forest. Spring, summer and fall, you can hike, mountain bike or enjoy motorcycle rides on our scenic byways. Our lakes and streams are an angler’s paradise and our expansive trail system is ideal for walkers, runners, hikers and horseback riders. Bring your ATV or rent one and go off-road on miles of motorized trails, just a few minutes from Historic Main Street. In the winter, Deadwood has just as much to offer. Located at the base of two Black Hills ski resorts, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing along with the great gaming and nightlife of Deadwood. The town is also on the trailhead of the highly rated, interconnected and groomed snowmobile trails of the Black Hills.

Meandering gravel trails, creek carved canyon walls, pristine lakes, rugged wilderness, picturesque views and great groomed runs are just a few of the outdoor opportunities you’ll find within minutes of Historic Deadwood. 

Deadwood is a 24/7/365 outdoor recreation paradise that is sure to exceed even the highest of expectations. The best part is we’re always open for business and there’s no better place to explore all that the Black Hills has to offer than from Historic Deadwood.

Outdoor lovers will strike it rich in Deadwood. Spring, summer and fall, you can hike, mountain bike or enjoy motorcycle rides on our scenic byways. Our lakes and streams are an angler’s paradise and our expansive trail system is ideal for walkers, runners, hikers and horseback riders. Bring your ATV or rent one and go off-road on miles of motorized trails, just a few minutes from Historic Main Street. Grab your chalk bag and shoes and scale the granite rock faces in Spearfish Canyon.

Winter Fun

In the winter, Historic Deadwood has just as much to offer. Located just a few miles from the region’s best ski resort with three high-speed quads and over a thousand foot of vertical drop. In addition, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on dozens of trails in the northern Black Hills. 

Miles and Miles of Snowmobiling

Historic Deadwood is a trailhead for one of the highest-rated snowmobile trail systems in the entire country. Over 350 miles of groomed trails and endless backcountry options make the Black Hills a premier snowmobile destination.

Make Historic Deadwood your basecamp for your next outdoor adventure.