Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Total Miles
62.9
Elevation
2,104.15 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.
Photos of Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Difficulty
Well maintained forest service gravel road
Status Reports
Jack Clark
Oct 02, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Thomas Olson
Sep 03, 2023
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
Tanner Allhands
Jun 26, 2023
Open
Muddy/Wet
Drew S
May 20, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Normal
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