Trad · South Dakota
Trad in South Dakota
1 operator across South Dakota. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped trad routes
1,107
27 crags
Rated 4.5+ on Google
1 of 1
Best season
May to Oct
Operators
Trad operators
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Crags
Where to go trad climbing in South Dakota
- Crags with trad climbing in South Dakota
- 27
- Routes and problems at them
- 1,107
Crags with the most routes
- Sylvan Lake276 routes · 5.2–5.14-
- Outlets135 routes · 5.2–5.14-
- Horsethief Lake Area120 routes · 5.1–5.14a
- Cathedral Spires114 routes · 5.3–5.13a
- Needles Eye Area68 routes · 5.2–5.12b/c
Crag data: OpenBeta, released into the public domain (CC0).
Resources
More to explore in Trad
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
How to place trad climbing gear
Altus Mountain Guides
How to place and judge trad climbing gear including Nuts, Hexes & Cams.
JB Mountain Skills
How I learned to place trad gear I'd trust with my life
Dave MacLeod
Learning to Trad Climb: Part 2 - Placing rock protection
DMM Wales
Trad Climbing Basics- Placing Your Nuts!
BetaClimbers
How to place trad gear on lead
Noah Kane
Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
How to Choose a Climbing Harness: Fit, Type, and Features Explained
May 2026
From Gym to Crag: Making the Leap to Outdoor Climbing
May 2026
Essential Gear for Outdoor Lead Climbing: Your First Setup
May 2026
Sport vs. Trad vs. Alpine Climbing: Which Discipline Is Right for You?
May 2026
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