Centennial Trail - Flume to Dakota Point
What you need to know:
Length - The Map says 1.2 but is closer to 2.2
Water - multiple access points to sheridan lake.
Water crossings - none
Camping - Camping is available at sheridan lake. anywhere else Black Hills National Forest Camping rules apply - Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites is allowed on most of the Forest for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. However, around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated areas. General rule: Camp 100 feet away from any road, stream, or trail and 1/2 mile away from developed sites.
Trail condition - The trail follows the flume trail for the first half mile and follows along the sheridan lake shoreline.
Cross the bridge to start the trail.
From the beginning very inviting.
Trail follows the Sheridan Lake shoreline for a long time.
Lots of people out and about having fun in the heat.
Cool pathway through the rocks.
Turn here to continue walking on the Centennial Trail.
Sign talks about Sheridan Lake.
First sign of the Sheridan Lake dam.
Crossing the dam and leaving the Flume Trail.
On the other side of the dam.
Dakota Point where people jump off the cliffs and swim. - popular local’s spot.
Below the bridge.
Crossing a bridge.
Hit the road for a long way upwards to the end.
Made it to the end of Dakota Point.