Outdoor Recreation

Backcountry aficionados with a taste for muddy trails, powderhounds dreaming of your own perfect snow, weekend warriors looking to make the most of that well deserved break: we have what you are looking for. Lead is an outdoors enthusiast’s dream – come and play to your heart’s content!

Just minutes away from downtown, you will find prime golfing with the stunning Black Hills as a backdrop, hiking on hundreds of miles of hiking trails, fishing in Spearfish Canyon and other small streams, great trails to explore on your ATV, the Mickelson Trail – a local favorite for biking and running, as well as many great spots for camping, rock climbing, and hunting.  Every winter, our playground turns into a snow-smothered paradise. With over 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, as well as a great ski areas right at our front doors, we can really boast four seasons worth of some of the best outdoor fun. Best part of it all? We don’t mind sharing!

Check out these experiences for outdoor fun in the Lead area.