Attractions and Places To See around Pringle - Top 7

Pringle is a small town in the southern Black Hills, surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. It’s a great spot for outdoor activities, with wildlife like deer, elk, and wild turkeys in the area. After hiking, you can grab a meal or a drink at Hitchrail Bar & Restaurant, a local spot for food and drinks. It’s a quiet, no-frills place to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

This is the southernmost part of the 111-mile-long Centennial Trail that stretches across the state through the Black Hills and ends at Bear Butte State Park. This short section of trail traverses next to Beaver Creek and crosses the open prairie and stands of ponderosa pines. This is a great place to look for animals like prairie dogs, bison, pronghorns, mule deer, and coyotes. You can also frequently see raptors, grouse, and songbirds in this area.

This historic fire tower sits at the highest point in the park. Although you cannot climb the structure, you can still appreciate the panoramic views across the prairie from this spot. On clear days you can see all the way to Badlands National Park and Buffalo Gap. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as bison, pronghorns, and prairie dogs.

This is the southernmost part of the 111-mile-long Centennial Trail that stretches across the state through the Black Hills and ends at Bear Butte State Park. This short section of trail traverses next to Beaver Creek and crosses the open prairie and stands of ponderosa pines. This is a great place to look for animals like prairie dogs, bison, pronghorns, mule deer, and coyotes. You can also frequently see raptors, grouse, and songbirds in this area.

This historic fire tower sits at the highest point in the park. Although you cannot climb the structure, you can still appreciate the panoramic views across the prairie from this spot. On clear days you can see all the way to Badlands National Park and Buffalo Gap. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as bison, pronghorns, and prairie dogs.

Standing about 240 feet above Cold Brook Canyon floor on its southern edge, the Fossil Ridge summit provides great views to the south and west. This small, unranked peak is a nice place to stop on your hike along the Cold Brook Canyon Trail. While there is no official trail to the summit, Wind Cave National Park is an open hike park, meaning visitors are welcome to hike off trails. This peak is relatively popular, however, so there are social trails to the top you can follow with relative ease. Be sure to look for fossils of shells and other ancient marine creatures in the rocks up here!

The George S. Mickelson Trail is a superb fine gravel bike path that connects the town of Edgemont to that of Deadwood. It follows the route of an old railway line. The entire route is approximately 174 kilometers in length. It's a pleasure to ride, because it presents very little difficulty. It is mostly the valleys and rivers of the Black Hills that you will follow.