On top of White Rocks, Deadwood - South Dakota.

White Rocks

White Rocks is a trail that takes you high above Deadwood. You can reach the trail through Mount Moriah Cemetery.  Following a dirt road past Seth Bullock's grave site, continue on the road until it veers to the left and ends. Climb to the top to get an amazing view of Deadwood.  

Start the hike at Mount Moriah Cemetery’s entrance.

Take the first road that goes to the right.

Hike up to Seth Bullock’s gravesite.

Start to see beautiful views of Deadwood.

Seth Bullock’s gravesite.

Our destination - White Rocks.

Start to climb again - up up up we go.

More gorgeous views.

Last big climb.

Look at these gorgeous rocks.

Need to climb the rocks here.

Panoramic view at the top.

Gorgeous view of Bear Butte in Sturgis.

Cadillac Jack’s complex.

The Franklin Hotel.

Deadwood Mountain Grand.

Tin Lizzy.

Homestake Mine in the distance.

Terry Peak Ski Area.

At the top of White Rocks - can see for miles.

Getting down from the top a little harder.

Can be very slippery with pine needles and loose rocks.

Back down we go.

Some cool photo ops - very dreary day.

Visitors on the way up.

Visitors on the way up.

White Rocks as seen from First Gold Hotel parking lot in downtown Deadwood

White Rocks as seen from First Gold Hotel parking lot in downtown Deadwood.

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