Smith Draw Cutoff

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Smith Draw Cutoff is an optional route to exit Smith Draw in the Black Hills National Forest. This short route takes you directly through a grassy valley where the trail can be difficult to see from the green grass, especially in early summer when the vegetation is new and lush. As you travel throug...Read More
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Highlights of Smith Draw Cutoff

Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
6299 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
296.O1
Nearest Town
Hill City
Nearest Services
Hill City
Management Agency
Black Hills National Forest
District
Mystic Ranger District

Overview

Smith Draw Cutoff is an optional route to exit Smith Draw in the Black Hills National Forest. This short route takes you directly through a grassy valley where the trail can be difficult to see from the green grass, especially in early summer when the vegetation is new and lush. As you travel through the open grass field, you get a sense of what the rancher experiences as he's going to maintain his well and check on his cattle.

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3 Waypoints
11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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