Brown County, South Dakota

2 hiking trails · 2parks & campgrounds · 2 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.

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About Hiking in Brown County, South Dakota

Brown County is home to 2 mapped hiking trails and 2 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 2 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.

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Trails & Parks in Brown County

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Cities

Cities in Brown County

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Aberdeen
2 trails
Columbia
0 trails · 2 parks
Federal Lands

Sample Parks in Brown County

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Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Columbia, South Dakota
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Sand Lake Wetland Management District

Columbia, South Dakota
Trails

Sample Trails in Brown County

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Paved tree-lined path in a wooded urban parkPhoto: Daniel RoeEasySD

Aberdeen Recreation Trail

Aberdeen, South Dakota
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Paved tree-lined path in a wooded urban parkPhoto: Daniel RoeEasySD

Yellow Brick Road

Aberdeen, South Dakota
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Guides & rankings

Hiking guides for South Dakota

Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Brown County.

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Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

The 10 Longest Hiking Trails in South Dakota, Ranked

South Dakota's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Mountain peaks silhouetted against an orange sunsetPhoto: David Marcu
State Rankings

South Dakota's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain

Steep is hard. These are the ten South Dakota trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team5 min
Cascading waterfall through a green moss-covered ravinePhoto: Maddi Bazzocco
State Rankings

The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in South Dakota

Ten gentle, well-marked South Dakota trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Hiker on a high alpine ridge above a glacial valley at dawnPhoto: Tobias Mrzyk
State Rankings

The 10 Most Challenging Hikes in South Dakota

South Dakota's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Going down the Grand Canyon. Seeing our destination from afar. So worth! If you find this picture useful, consider donating! Venmo: @diegonachoPhoto: Diego Lozano
Parks & Travel

The Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in South Dakota

Federal parks and recreation areas in South Dakota ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

Best Waterfall Hikes in South Dakota: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close

South Dakota's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team3 min