Waterfall Hikes in South Dakota (SD)
2 National Parks
432 Major Cities
7 Waterfalls
to explore
South Dakota’s waterfalls are concentrated in the Black Hills’ compact mountains, where granite and quartzite outcrops, forested ravines and narrow canyons channel high-gradient streams; the state’s eroded Badlands coulees and prairie river valleys also yield cascades over exposed rock and bluffs. Hikes are moderate, on uneven rocky trails with short to mid-length approaches and creek crossings, and are distinctive for rugged, compact drops formed on crystalline and quartzite bedrock unlike the long alpine ribbons elsewhere. See waterfalls near major South Dakota cities .
National Parks in South Dakota
Best Waterfall Hikes in South Dakota
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
30.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
15.5 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
32 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
21.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
26.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
12.7 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in South Dakota
30.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
15.5 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
32 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
21.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
26.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35.7 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
12.7 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft