Best trails near Dakota Dunes

10 trails · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Dakota Dunes, South Dakota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 10 of 10 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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River Loop
#1 River Loop
1.5 mi away
Why 63: intrinsic quality
63Solid
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Lake Loop
#2 Lake Loop
1.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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North Sioux City/McCook Lake Trail
#3 North Sioux City/McCook Lake Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Cottonwood Crossing
#4 Cottonwood Crossing
1.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Whitetail Ridge
#5 Whitetail Ridge
2.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Buffalo Run Trail
#6 Buffalo Run Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Loess Loop
#7 Loess Loop
2.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Walnut Valley
#8 Walnut Valley
2.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Bluestem
#9 Bluestem
2.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
C⛰
Carolyn Benne Nature Trail
#10 Carolyn Benne Nature Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Dakota Dunes

The Dakota Dunes area has 10 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Dakota Dunes

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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