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Ride Summary:
This is a 111 mile epic from Bear Butte to Wind Cave National Park.
Trail Description:
A ride of epic proportions, the Centennial Trail (a.k.a. #89) offers a complete overview of the geographic diversity that is The Black Hills. With start/end points at Bear Butte and Wind Cave National Park, there are more than 30 trailhead entry points along the way. Highlights include The Black Hills' wildlife, geologic formations, history, wildflowers and plant life, lakes and streams. The Centennial Trail crosses the prairie grasslands near Bear Butte State Park and climbs into the Black Hills high country, skirting lakes and streams until it reaches Wind Cave National Park near Hot Springs. The United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks have combined their efforts to develop this trail. NOTE: A section of the Centennial Trail crosses the Black Elk Wilderness. Travel in the Black Elk Wilderness is limited to hiking and horses. No mountain bikes or motorized vehicles are allowed. An alternate route which does not enter the Wilderness is available.
How to get there:
Contact the Forest Supervisor's Office, RR2, Box 200, Custer, South Dakota, 57730 or (605) 673-2251 to get information on trail conditions and entries points.
Additional Notes:
This ride takes exceptional planning, consult ranger stations and the Spearfish Nemo Ranger District.
| Posted by: daryl stisser on 5/2/2005 |
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This is a great trail. However riding through the Black Elk Wilderness could result in a ticket from the wilderness rangers working there. It is expensive and makes mountian bikers look bad. Arrange for transport around the small area.
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| Posted by: keith-t on 11/25/2004 |
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I am planning a biking tour of the US in March or May of next year. I was hoping to ride the Cetennial Trail on my fouth day. What will the weather be like then? Where is the closest camping?
Thanks for any info
Keith-t
lex, ky
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| Posted by: Mike Kusiek on 1/15/2002 |
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Your description of the trail is well done, however your duration of six plus hours is misleading. To ride this trail end to end as it is advertised, usually takes over 24 hours of riding. Next, your rating as masochistic is also unfounded; while sections of the centennial are "tricky", it is not dangerous, nor does it require that one be a pro or semi pro rider to finish.
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| Posted by: John Slack on 9/3/2000 |
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The Legend Lake to the French Creek horse camp ROCKS. Literally. It is intense with views that will renew your spirit. Ten knobs up. Excelent riding...
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| Posted by: Royce Volker on 6/15/2000 |
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This is a very technical trail.To use a bob trailer is like a death march.Although there are parts that are a dream,most of it is black diamond-white knuckle heaven.Contact me with questions ,Maybe we can hook up and go for a ride.
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