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Rankin Ridge Nature Trail - 2 members in 4 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Aug 02 2024
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54 male
 Joined Feb 19 2015
 Phoenix
Rankin Ridge Nature TrailWestern, SD
Western, SD
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bjonsonTriplogs 261
Hiking1.31 Miles 287 AEG
Hiking1.31 Miles      28 Mns   2.81 mph
287 ft AEG
 
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Aug 08 2023
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 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Wind Cave National Park, SD 
Wind Cave National Park, SD
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking6.40 Miles 971 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles
971 ft AEG
 
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road trip with sue, starting with wind cave national park
had been there with family at least 50 years ago :lol:
we started at the visitor center
no cave tours due to a missing elevator part
we did the one mile prairie vista nature trail after a stroll through the visitor center
drove up to rankin ridge for a hike up to the lookout tower
this was the best of the day, wish it was longer
next we hiked the wind cave canyon trail, a slight downhill through a pretty canyon to the park boundary
thunderstorms building to the north
we ended up staying in our koa cabin another night, but went to elk mountain campground to set up the tent to show occupancy in the campsite
hiked the little nature trail while there
very pleasant hiking, with the best views from the rankin ridge lookout
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May 25 2019
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 Joined Sep 13 2009
 Mesa, AZ
Rankin Ridge Nature TrailWestern, SD
Western, SD
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jochalTriplogs 604
Hiking1.00 Miles 239 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
239 ft AEG
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Aug 23 2000
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 Joined Sep 08 2006
 
Rankin Ridge Nature TrailWestern, SD
Western, SD
Hiking avatar Aug 23 2000
JimTriplogs 2,324
Hiking1.00 Miles 431 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles   1 Hour      1.00 mph
431 ft AEG
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Hiked this with family in 2000 on a trip to SD from NJ. Saw a Mt Lion earlier in the day biking a trail near Jewel Cave.

I am 100% certain of the date I hiked this, as I did so the same day as I had ridden my bike on a trail loop near Jewel Cave. This was the day before the large Jasper Fire, which began on the 24th.
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average hiking speed 1.9 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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