Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Total Miles
62.9
Elevation
2104.15 ft
Duration
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Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Trail Overview
From Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir, this gravel road will show you the best the Black Hills National Forest has to offer. Take your time along the expansive alpine meadows & while driving along Lightening Creek as you"ll have many chances to spot deer and other wildlife along this route.
Difficulty
Well maintained forest service gravel road
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