Backpacking Black Hills of South Dakota

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We set out to backpack Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, Black Elk Wilderness, and the Black Hills National Forest. The 61 mile journey on the Centennial Trail takes us through Norbeck, Highland Creek, French Creek Horse Camp, Legion Lake Lodge, Iron Creek, Big Pine, Samelius Peak, Calmulet, Spring Creek, Sheridan Lake, Brush Creek, and Rapid Creek. We also hiked to Mount Rushmore. We enjoyed great weather and encountered thunderstorms. We viewed bison, prairie dogs, whitetail deer, mule deer, prong horn, and many other critters along the way. The trail provided a diversity of landscapes including mountains, forests, prairies, rivers, creeks and many rock formations.
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Backpack - Waymark Ultra 38L EVLV and Waymark Framed Thru 40L
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Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
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Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
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Tent - Zpacks Duplex -
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Top Quilts-
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Hammock Gear O, 20, and 40 Degree Burrows-
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Under Quilts-
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Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - www.locolibregear.com
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Brooks Cascadia 15 Trail Runners -
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Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
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@dwaynestewart6095 8 ай бұрын

I love the black hills area and the badlands. Hiking there is definitely on my bucket list. This was a great video. Thank you for letting me come along. Dwayne

@leonfisher Жыл бұрын

Just a comment for the algorithm. Thanks for the Centennial Trail videos!

@mason6883 Ай бұрын

Thanks for videos. I'm doing the trail this summer and it was a relief to see how easy it is with a hammock.

@kmcgoeshiking27 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. You showed off the Black Hills really well. I have lived here over 40 years and love it. I am Kevin , my wife and I spoke to you on your way up Samelias Peak. I loved your reaction when I looked at you and said I know. You, you smiled and said you do? I have watched most of your videos. They are very informative and also good humor. I just returned from I hike In the Big Horn Mountains of Wyo. Beautiful Wilderness. 4 night never saw a soul. Just Elk,moose,deer and eagles. And by the way thanks for the sticker i remember asking you for it and you had one. You were friendly to speak with in person, i enjoyed our conversation. Keep on Hiking!!

@MidwestBackpacker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was nice meeting you as well. I heard you met my friend Rob too. 😀

@carrdoug99 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite places on earth.👍👍

@MikeycatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Nice prairie dogs.

@BackpackingWithJason 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome trip brother. You was killing those miles.

@lizstrailsandtravels4624 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry u had to finish solo, someday would love to see Mt Rushmore. Thanks for the trip

@robpelton 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip. I look forward to completing it. This video is very well done. Great work sir. Cheers.

@dizanbot 2 жыл бұрын

great video, I need to make it out to the hills more often

@DustinWard605 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@kristalann1973 2 жыл бұрын

Love The Centennial Trail🌲I just sectioned hiked a bunch of that same area in May…I’ll take an invite next time and I’ll hike with Rob!! I think Chuck got a bit too close to that beast…it always makes me nervous hiking alone out there in the big open spaces with them…glad you got to see the faces this time Jeremy!! Beautiful time lapse with the clouds!

@bionicdan1959 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing me to this trail. First I ever heard of it! I’ll have to add it to my list!! Nice job on the video editing. What’s for dinner??? Ranch and Bud Lite!!! All a guy needs! Lol

@MidwestBackpacker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I Thru hiked the trail last year. You might want to check out those 2 videos as well.

@buckeyeexplorer6306 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Another trail added to my bucket list.

@BackpackingwithBuckley 2 жыл бұрын

I am big in Europe! Nobody believes me! Those miles are hard out there but so worth it. Loved your perspective on this trail buddy! Also, that was actually my scat (easy to mistake for a horse).

@safromnc8616 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice ! This area has been on my short list since Rob went a few years back. Hope the boys are OK.

@blakew5672 2 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t have timed this video better, JUST left the black hills/ wind caves and I’ve spent the day in the badlands. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL country that every outdoor enthusiast needs to experience

@mikeghost7788 2 жыл бұрын

I was really surprised Chuck bailed. I think I will have to go back and watch your Centennial trail videos. That might be my summer destination next year.

@MidwestBackpacker 2 жыл бұрын

If you do it, do it early summer. It dries out and water can be a little harder to find late summer.

@mikeghost7788 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, I was thinking about this time next year.

@bucky716 2 жыл бұрын

The buffalo are government drones!!!! Yesss! hahaha

@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl 2 жыл бұрын

You American hikers all make me want to move 😅 Thank you for taking us on another stunning hike. It looks amazing.

@icepick6270 2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy didn't secure the bison gate properly. Almost

@MidwestBackpacker 2 жыл бұрын

I did after I went back and got the camera. 😎

@Droptineful 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome trail! Easy to understand why it’s your favorite. You may have picked up some chiggers in the high grass on day one. You know what they used to do to lame horses back in the day! 🤣🤣

@tonyabrowninghikes 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy beautiful views! Thanks for taking us along.

@fnurple3426 2 жыл бұрын

I did this hike last month! This video made me nostalgic. I already miss it I only had to make one bison detour, but it routed me through a mountain lion’s feasting den. I lived! Yay!

@outdooradventureswithshane3319 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like a trail I need to put on the bucket list. Amazing views!!!!

@SignalOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome trip! That place is amazing. 🤩

@juliomb1 2 жыл бұрын

Rob: “Whose frickin’ idea was it to hike 20 miles a day?!”

@OntarioHikingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your video always great to see wildlife on the trails

@waltbrim5897 2 жыл бұрын

Your videography just keeps getting better and better. Sometimes the simple landscapes can be just as spectacular as the giant mountain views.

@jamesthornton3339 2 жыл бұрын

I was charged by a cow while hiking across a pasture, while wearing a red backpack! He stopped about 20 yards short of me, but my heart was pounding! Rob brought this terror back to me, with his red backpack comment. Nice trail, great adventure.

@aaronwiechmann8043 2 жыл бұрын

I was just out there three weeks ago myself and endured a lot of the same cool rainy weather. Camped just down the road from Big Pine trailhead. Unfortunately no real hiking (family reunion), just a quick trip up to the top of Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak for the old timers and locals). I'm hoping to complete the whole Centennial Trail next summer. It will be my first attempt at a thru hike and excited to see if it opens doors to others. Great video! Thanks for showcasing the beauty of my home state.

@six2magoohikingcrew602 2 жыл бұрын

I would have pooped my pants at them Buffalo. Wow!

@MiyagiontheTrail 2 жыл бұрын

Just crawled out of the Black Hills myself. Excellent video my friend! You definitely missed a killer campsite about .2 south on the Centennial from the Rushmore spur. Rob hitching back to camp gave Trips and I a laugh 😂. The group I was with is definitely more his speed. Less miles & more camp time! Hopefully both Rob & Mule are healing up. Miss you boys!! I’m guessing Toots couldn’t make this one as well. We gotta get the Midwest Crew back together for a jaunt into the backcountry somewhere.

@kmcgoeshiking27 2 жыл бұрын

Are you still doing the CT this year? I believe you told me your plan was to finish the trail this year.

@MidwestBackpacker 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. That is the plan!

@six2magoohikingcrew602 2 жыл бұрын

I bet chuck soiled his shorts

@Dante07cid 2 жыл бұрын

What month was this hike?

@user-rs5bj2qp4q Жыл бұрын

h I 🌷 I'm absolutely Loving your photography pictures!!!😊GREAT and Awesome Stuff! I actually almost live on the Centennial, I live in Sturgis, Sd. Looking to do my 1st thru-hike there in a couple weeks , before t gets too ho !t 😮 and I want to check out the Badlands too, wyd you be interested? Hike ON !? TAKE CARE ~ 💕 Cheryl

@12packnight81 2 жыл бұрын

I am a pretty big guy - Probably clinically obese as of this writing. Do you think I can easily hike this trail? I want to go in September, but I'm not sure its a good idea. I'm almost 50 years old. Please advise me...

@MidwestBackpacker 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you plan very short mileage days.