Big Horn Sheep Management Area Trail
This is a trail that takes you to an amazing view of Spring Creek. The trail is about 3 miles round trip. The trail goes through a couple of meadows and ends at a cliff. Along the way you may get lucky and see some big horn sheep.
The trail is off Sheridan Lake Road about 1/2 mile west of Victoria Lake Road and west of Rapid City. Look for this pullout on the south side of the road. When hiking you past through 2 gates (first one pictured below). After the 2nd gate take the trail to the right. When if forks again, take the main trail to the left (away from the power lines).
On the way back after seeing the cliffs, you can take the trail that runs to the right. This trail is a little longer. but it will take you right back to the beginning of the trail where the old building is. If not interested, just take the same trail back.
Where to park off Sheridan Lake Road.
Start of the trail.
Another locked gate - posted special management area for Bighorn Sheep. Shortly after this gate, take the trail that forks to the right.
Left overs from the past.
Take the trail to the right and head into the woods for a bit.
Crossing the field near the cliffs.
Nice hike anytime of the year.
Spring Creek below. Start to see beautiful views.
Just gorgeous.
Keep walking to the end - more pretty views.
Hiking back.
Taking the different trail back - it goes up a bit and circles around the hill back to the old building.