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Buffalo Gap National Grassland/South Dakota

Red Dam Trail

2.8 mi

Distance

26 ft

Elev. Gain

58m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Red Dam Trail is a 2.8-mile (4.6 km) out-and-back trail managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Located in a region of relatively low elevation in South Dakota, the trail offers a gentle experience with only 26 feet (8 meters) of elevation gain. This dirt-surfaced trail leads hikers through typical grassland and prairie landscapes, characteristic of the area.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:753 ft
Max:762 ft
19 ft
12 ft
753 ft756 ft759 ft762 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.0 mi2.7 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

prairie landscape

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