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Horsethief Lake Loop - 2 members in 2 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jul 26 2019
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Horsethief Lake LoopWestern, SD
Horsethief Lake Loop
Western, SD
Hiking avatar Jul 26 2019
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking4.30 Miles 702 AEG
Hiking4.30 Miles   2 Hrs   1 Min   2.13 mph
702 ft AEG
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Horsethief Trail #14
Centennial Trail
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did this loop hike the morning of our drive home
it had stormed the night before, and we had to spend some time drying things out at the campground
got started around 1000 and finished at noon
the area has had quite a bit of rain this summer
there was a forest service sign at the trailhead warning of muddy conditions
set out on horsethief trail, then a right turn on the centennial trail
the first two thirds of the hike are along creeks
there were a lot of mosquitos and the trail was indeed quite muddy
we just kept moving
one difficult creek crossing
once out of the wilderness area, things opened up and dried out
this would be a better hike in the fall
didn't care for the finish along the road
horsethief lake is pretty
glad we did the hike - won't hold conditions against it
it would be fun to do some sections of the 111 mile centennial trail and explore some of the climbing areas nearby

great trip with my friend sue
hadn't been in the black hills in over 20 years
will be back sooner - much more to do :)
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Jul 06 2018
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 Joined Feb 12 2002
 Gold Canyon, AZ
Horsethief Lake LoopWestern, SD
Horsethief Lake Loop
Western, SD
Hiking avatar Jul 06 2018
AZLOT69 • Triplogs 2,215
Hiking6.50 Miles 1,040 AEG
Hiking6.50 Miles
1,040 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Centennial Trail
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Height of summer activity here. People all around the lake,camping,fishing,swimming. We left all that behind when we hit this trail. Turns to wilderness quickly and we saw only a ranger the whole time in the wilderness.
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average hiking speed 2.13 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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