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West Pennington encompasses a vast, entirely unorganized alpine wilderness and rangeland territory dominating the rugged central heart of the Black Hills national forest. Geologically distinct, this high-elevation plateau region was formed atop some of the richest and oldest metamorphic rock matrices on the continent, heavily defined by deep granite mining shafts and dense white-pine timber forests. Today, this roadless sanctuary serves internationally as a hallowed staging camp for extreme backcountry hiking, motorized cross-country off-road sports, and active geology research.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Hike the grueling, boulder-strewn loops of the Deerfield Trail past vertical granite walls, kayak or fish the crystal alpine waters of Deerfield Reservoir, and stargaze deep within the forest.
