South Dakota Glacial Lakes 2024 Travel Guide

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SNOWMOBILING
For in-season information on
South Dakota Snowmobile
Trail Conditions, go on-Line to:
gfp.sd.gov/snowmobiling
Via Mobile App: SDGFP Outdoors
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For more information about snowmobiling in South Dakota
or to request a copy of the snowmobile trails map please
e-mail: ParkInfo@state.sd.us or call 605-773-2885
GLACIAL LAKES SYSTEM (35 miles) – This trail connects the communities
of Webster, Roslyn, Eden, and Lake City. Most of this trail is off-road and
through the beautiful Coteau des Prairie Hills of South Dakota. Natural
glacial lakes and rolling hills make this a trail you will truly enjoy.
COTEAU DES PRAIRIE SYSTEM (330 miles) – From the beautiful
rolling wooded draws around Gary and Lake Cochrane to frozen lakes
and backroads near Hayti and Lake Norden, this trail will take more
than a day to cover. The communities of Henry, Florence, Watertown,
Castlewood, Estelline, Brookings, Aurora, Elkton, White, Toronto, Clear
Lake, Kranzburg, Brandt, Badger, Bushnell, Bruce, Volga, Hayti, Kones
Korner, Altamont, Goodwin, Lake Norden, Lake Poinsett & Arlington, are
connected with this trail. This trail is the central hub of South Dakota’s
eastern trail system, and connects to several other trails.
FOUR LAKES TRAIL (71 miles) – If rolling farmland and scenic countryside
are what you like, try this one. This trail connects the communities of De
Smet, Iroquois, Lake Preston, Willow Lake, Badger, Oldham, and Bryant.
Lakes, prairies and farmland make this a very relaxing ride. This trail
connects to Coteau Des Prairie and Heartland Trail.
WHETSTONE VALLEY TRAIL (72 miles) – Even though this is a relatively
short trail, it covers river bottoms, lakes, and a chance to just take a
leisurely ride without having to meet a time frame. This trail connects
the communities of Milbank, Corona, Wilmot, Big Stone City, Twin Brooks
& Marvin. The trail also goes by Hartford Beach State Park, and on the
shore of Big Stone Lake. Now connects to the Minnesota Border via Hwy.
12 and the Big Stone Lake Sno Riders Snowmobile Club.
MILLER TRAIL (40 miles) – Travels around Miller, Wolsey, Ree Heights, St.
Lawrence, and Wessington.
DAKOTA MIDLAND TRAIL (72 miles) – Wildlife abounds as you go along
the James River bottom land and south of Sand Lake National Wildlife
Refuge. Lakes and cross country make this a trail you have to try. The
cities of Aberdeen, Columbia, Westport, Frederick, Mina Lake along with
the Richmond Lake Recreation Area, make this a fun trail. Richmond
recreation area has a warming shelter and new camping cabin available.
Call the park for more information at (605) 225-5325, or for reservations
call 1-800-710-CAMP.
NORTHEAST TRAIL (103 miles) – Most of the trail is away from the
beaten path and includes heavily forested areas, play areas and open
prairie. This trail includes a scenic ride through Sica Hollow State Park,
and connects the communities of Sisseton, Claire City, New Effington,
& Rosholt and also links into the Glacial Lakes Trail. Get ready for a great
ride!
SIOUXLAND TRAIL (112 miles) – Mostly roadside, this trail travels
through a variety of terrain. From steep climbs & drops to flat-out
moving, try it. The cities of Madison, Trent, Dell Rapids, Baltic (designated
parking in Baltic), Sherman, and Garretson can all be visited by this trail.
Trail now connects to Minnesota border via Highway 11.
HEARTLAND TRAIL (20 miles) – This trail travels through the
communities of Huron, Yale, Cavour, and also connects into the Four
Lakes Trail at Iroquois. This groomed trail travels mostly along Highways
37 & 14.
BIG STONE LAKE SNO RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB (110 miles) – This
trail connects to the Northeast Trail as well as the Whetstone Valley Trail,
Big Stone Lake and Traverse Lake at Ortonville and Browns Valley. Big
Stone Lake Sno Riders trails are constructed, maintained, and groomed
by Big Stone Lake Sno Riders Snowmobile Club of Minnesota.
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