Annual New Year's Eve Hike at Rankin Ridge

Wed Dec 31 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am UTC-07:00

Rankin Ridge Trail, Wind Cave National Park | Custer

Black Hills Parks & Forests Association
Publisher/HostBlack Hills Parks & Forests Association
Annual New Year's Eve Hike at Rankin Ridge
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Join South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist Paul Schweitzer for a New Year’s Eve nature hike to Wind Cave National Park's highest point, Rankin Ridge. After, we will toast to a new year with hot cocoa! Bring your own mug, hot chocolate will be provided. The hike is a one-mile loop, with about 250 ft of elevation gain on uneven terrain. Dress for the weather with sturdy hiking boots. All ages welcome!
Meet at the Rankin Ridge Trailhead, Wind Cave National Park, Hwy 87 at 9:00 am MT
Hike subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
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Rankin Ridge Trail, Wind Cave National Park, 918 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730-2135, United States

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