Sept 12, 2009
Bear Butte Lake Walk
Air Force Global

SPONSORED BY

Black Hills Volkssport Association

SANCTION NUMBER

83436

START POINT

Alkali Creek Trailhead - 4 miles southeast of Sturgis, SD

START/FINISH TIMES

Start: 8 - 11am, Finish by 3:30pm

TRAIL RATING

2+

DISTANCE

5K, 14K

FEES

$3 - Credit Only
$2 - Registered Walker

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

This walk in on the Centennial Trail.  The trail crosses Ft. Meade Recreation Area and the prairie grasslands near Bear Butte State Park and ends at Bear Butte Lake trailhead.  The trail is a moderately strenuous hike through rolling terrain varying from forest to open prairie with elevation of 4,000 feet.

EVENT INFORMATION

This beautiful walk is on Ft. Meade Recreation Area and the Bear Butte State Park land.

DIRECTIONS

 Take I-90 exit 34 (Black Hills National Cemetery). Go north for a short distance to trailhead.

NEED A MAP
AND
WEATHER INFORMATION

Visit the Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes web site for South Dakota area maps  Click on "maps" found in the lower left hand corner of the home page or BH Maps on the right hand side of the web site home page.  Weather information found below "maps".

DISCLAIMER

The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage.  Every effort will be made to make these events safe, enjoyable and memorable.  The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, please dress accordingly.  No refunds will be given.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  All participants will be required to sign liability disclaimer.

IVV RECORD BOOKS

Event and distance books will be available for purchase for $5.00 each at the Start/Finish.  This event counts towards the acquisition of IVV achievement awards.

WATER

Carrying water is highly recommended.

FOOD

N/A

PETS

N/A

RESTROOMS

N/A

CONTACT PERSON

Trever Gilman
2750 George Dr
Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706
(605) 385-2996

 

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