Rewarding hike, meet people from all over the state, country, and elsewhere, GREAT place to pray or reflect on life during hike BUT DO NOT TOUCH THE NATIVE AMERICAN COLORED PRAYER CLOTHS TIED ON TREES OR BUSHES ... BE RESPECTFUL
Absolutely stunning and gorgeous! South Dakota at its best! Hike to the top and it's a spectacular view of the Black Hills on the horizon and the rolling hills and prairies all around elsewhere!
This place is pure magic! you can feel the sacredness on the land and with the people who are doing ceremony in this location. I didn't really know what to expect when walking up the mountain but I did so with a sense of reverence and humility as so many thousands have done before me. If you close your eyes and open your heart and your mind you can feel the energy in this park.Also the staff and the education center and gift shop are incredibly helpful and kind and welcoming. I learned a lot from speaking with Georgia and Mike who helped me select items will treasure for the rest of my life.They also shared some of the sacred guidelines for walking up the mountain and how to respect all the prayer ties by not taking close-up photos of them since they are sacred to the people who left them on the trees and along the path. When I went there there were some people who were doing a Vision Quest ceremony and so I was conscious to avoid disturbing them.I felt like bringing in my Native American flute with me so I sat down at one point and played and noticed an eagle fly overhead. That's the kind of things that can happen when you visit such a sacred place.
It is a hike laced with beautiful views and quaint sounds of the birds, deer & buffalos. The colorful flowers all along the hike along with the red, white, yellow and blue sacred clothes tied to the trees make it a real treat to eyes.Now the hike itself might be considered a little strenuous since it gets steep at places, but it more than makes up for it with the scenery.As of May 18, there was a $6 daily fee to enter the park (if you don't have an annual pass). No dogs are allowed.
We had one of The nicest times we've had in a long time and hope to come back next year
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