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The Sioux Quartzite rocks are 1.2 billion years old and up to 50 feet (15 m) high. They are exposed on either side of Split Rock Creek. The hiking trails are breathtaking and well-maintained.
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Palisades State Park Walk
Traditional Walk
SN: 131860 - 2026
Previous event - 30 DAYS AGO
Starting Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026 for 1 day
Start table open: 9am to 12 noon finish by 3pm
Palisades State Park, South Dakota
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Palisades State Park, Garretson South Dakota
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Palisades State Park featuring cliffs and rock formations eroded out of pink Sioux Quartzite is a hidden gem where nature lovers can truly appreciate the beauty of the area. The hiking trails are breathtaking and well-maintained. The Sioux Quartzite rocks are 1.2 billion years old and up to 50 feet (15 m) high. They are exposed on either side of Split Rock Creek. Pioneers settled in the area beginning in 1865. In the 1870s, Split Rock Creek was harnessed to power a large flour and feed mill, and a town called Palisades formed around it. Silver was discovered shortly downstream in 1886, prompting a short-lived silver rush but the ore was found to be low quality. Three years later Garretson became a railroad junction and most of Palisades relocated to the north. A steel truss bridge built over Split Rock Creek in 1908 is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: No |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
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Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
Palisades State Park 48422 256th St Garretson SD: Take exit 410 off of I-90, Valley Springs/Garretson exit. Turn north on 486th Ave for 2.5 miles to 258th St. (follow Palisades SP detour signs) Turn left for 2 miles to 484th Ave. Turn right on 484th for 2 miles to 256th St. Turn right for .2 mile to the park entrance. Turn left into the park to the entrance station. Continue straight on the road following the signs to picnic shelter #4. Turn left into the picnic area and park.
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Palisades State Park, Garretson South Dakota |
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