Lake Herman State Park

Map of TRACK Trail at Lake Herman State Park

Melting glacial ice formed this 1,350-acre lake thousands of years ago. Lake Herman State Park offers more than 3 miles of hiking trails with spectacular views of Lake Herman and historical features such as Herman Luce cabin.

Observe wildlife in native oak woodlands and prairie grasses which are inhabited by a variety of bids and animals. Camping, boating, fishing, and cross country skiing are favorite activities at the park.

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Location Details

Recreational Features: Paved Bike Path, Mountain Bike Trails, Disc Golf, Canoe / Kayak, Camping, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Birding

Amenities: Restrooms, Visitor Center

ADA Compliant: Partial

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Adventures for Lake Herman State Park

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e-Adventure

Hiking

Nature's Hide & Seek

Difficulty:

Moderate

Trail length:

3.50

The Nature's Hide & Seek brochure is designed so that kids of all ages can walk along the trail and discover common things that are often overlooked in nature. Some of them are hard to find, others are easy. Best of all, the adventure never ends because every time you walk the trail you will discover new things hiding in nature.

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Hiking

Lake Herman: The Need for Trees

Difficulty:

Moderate

Trail length:

3.50

By following the picture and text clues found in "The Need for Trees" brochure, kids will discover six of the more common trees found along the trail. During their adventure, kids will learn about the need that people and other animals have for trees and about the roles trees play in the forest.

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e-Adventure

Hiking

Birds of South Dakota

Difficulty:

Moderate

Trail length:

3.50

The Birds of the South Dakota brochure shows kids where to look for different birds along the trail. The brochure contains illustrations of some of the more common woodland birds and information on how to identify them through various clues.

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Hiking

Bug Out

Difficulty:

Moderate

Trail length:

3.50

The "Bug Out" brochure is an investigation into the creepy crawlies of the forest. This adventure will help you learn how to identify the difference between insects, spiders and other arthropods.

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