4-Nights South Dakota Hiking: Badlands, Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Lodge Based

The land of infinite variety beckons! Get ready to immerse yourself in the majestic wonders of South Dakota. Walk the shadowy passageways of Wind Cave National Park and visit Jewel Cave National Monument. Search for fossils in the otherworldly terrain of Badlands National Park and stand in awe before the colossal visages of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials, testaments to human ingenuity and artistry. Join your seasoned MT Sobek guide as they share their deep knowledge of local geology, flora, fauna, and ancient history. Watch as the barren landscape of Badlands gives way to the evergreen forests and mountain spires of the Black Hills. South Dakota is brimming with natural treasures above and below ground.

Highlights:

• Explore the Black Hills above and below ground from Jewel Cave to Cathedral Spires
• Witness monumental artistry and reverence in the chiseled faces of Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore
• Step into the wild rock formations and eerie mystery of stunning Badlands National Park

Important Trip Details:
Participants should have experience hiking and be comfortable hiking 1-6 miles with up to 1,200' elevation gain/loss each day. The trails in Badlands are mostly dirt & flat with very limited shade. Some trails in the Black Hills are paved while some require navigating uneven terrain that include, rock, dirt, and roots. The Cave tours require comfortably navigating uneven ground and climbing a series of stairs that can be slippery, steep, and dimly lit. Some bending & stooping is required.

Minimum Age: 18