Hike the King and Queen Trail at Palisades State Park

Garretson, South Dakota

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Distance

0.5 miles

Elevation Gain

80 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Split Rock Creek flows through Sioux Quarzite rock formations making picturesque cliffs!

The hike is a very simple hike, you can make it longer or shorter as you would like. There is one spot were the trail gets a little steep and is rutted, you go from the rivers edge, to up on top of the cliffs and bluffs area.

Fall is a great time to go and visit Palisades State Park, with the Fall foliage and the trees changing!

To enter Palisades State Park you will need a pass, either a day pass or an annual permit. There is a campground as well in the Park.

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Hike the King and Queen Trail at Palisades State Park Reviews

Greg C

Hike the King and Queen Trail at Palisades State Park

07/06/22

The trail is a wonderful hike to explore the park and climb a little. I find it a refreshing location to hike with such cool rock formations, in a part of the state that is relatively flat. There are also overlooks, places to picnic and a playground.

4.0

Rachael Westergard

Hike the King and Queen Trail at Palisades State Park

08/01/20

Neat area to hike near Sioux Falls. We camped and had a great time checking out the trails and watching kayakers.

5.0

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