Sica Hollow State Park

Wyatt W. Penke

Definitely a beautiful area when I was there for an afternoon to hike/sightsee. Not to far from.the interstate if you are passing through. I was struck by the amount of trash laying around the trails. And not just one person could have done it... It was very odd and ruined the mystique. Maybe it was a one time thing but I never have come close too seing so much garbage around at any park.

Miles Sampson

Beautiful, densely wooded forest tucked into a hillside that has some interesting history behind it. The topography is not typical of South Dakota which makes Sica Hollow that much more enjoyable of an escape and a great place to see some fall foliage. This is a small park with an $8 per vehicle/per day fee and the "Horse Trail" perimeter loop clocks in under 7 miles total length. There are some steep inclines that can get challenging in places, especially when the trail is muddy after rain, but it is a moderate hike at most that will take a few hours. Those with families or not wanting to overexert themselves will enjoy the shorter "Trail of the Spirits" wooded walk (about 1 mile in length) that starts right at the Northeast entrance to the park.

Dawn Marie J

Fairly rugged terrain on the horse trails, but it made for a great hiking experience! The shorter trails were tame and had fun scenic trails that led back to the water.

Dustin Ehrlin

We checked out the park for the very first time and loved it. Lots of trails to walk and just get away from the noise of the city for a while. Nicely maintained trails with stairs and bridges. Lots of trails for horseback riding also. $6 to get in isn't bad at all. Worth the trip to get away for a while.