The new Mirror Lakes trail system located on the Mirror Lake Game Production Area (GPA) 10 miles west of Spearfish is open for public use.

The scenic path provides angling, walking and biking opportunities along Crow Creek and the McNenny State Fish Hatchery. The trail system is made up of approximately 3,600 feet of trail and the area just north of the trail provides excellent late season duck hunting.

Trail use is restricted to foot and bicycle traffic. Trail access and parking areas are located at the southeast and northeast corners of Lower Mirror Lake. Both parking areas can be accessed from Upper Mirror Lake Road.

Funding for the project was provided by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The RTP is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered in South Dakota through GFP.

Users are urged to keep in mind that Game Production Areas were developed to provide hunting, trapping and angling opportunities. Hiker and cyclists are urged to wear orange during the hunting season and to be respectful of other users. The area is also open to trapping during the winter months, so caution should be used when walking dogs.

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