Whether you love beautiful, short and sweet, butt-busting, or urban hikes, South Dakota has you covered, thanks to trails in literally every corner of the state! Do you consider yourself a fan of creepy and somewhat haunting hikes? There is a trail for you, too, via this South Dakota hike that takes you through the ruins of an abandoned ghost town:
Welcome to the haunting Spokane, South Dakota.
TripAdvisor/James G
Founded in 1890, Spokane - like many towns of its time - was intended to be a gold mining town but would turn up even more precious ore, including silver, copper, and lead, for starters.
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Like many towns of its time, Spokane would also hit a lull once the surrounding mines dried up, leaving the city all but deserted by 1940.
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Despite other businesses trying to come in and re-vamp the town and mines, Spokane would remain a ghost town, leaving behind haunting remnants of a happier and more prosperous time.
TripAdvisor/James G
When you visit Spokane today, you, too, will discover what is left of this historic area, including the old schoolhouse, empty homes and foundations, rusting cars, and a root cellar.
TripAdvisor/James G
Unlike other South Dakota ghost towns, Spokane is not accessible by foot, so come prepared to walk 2 miles (out and back).
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Spokane can be found by taking Iron Mountain Road to Forest Service Rd 330, turning north, and looking for the marked Forest Service trail. Once you find the marked trail, follow the path for 1 mile.
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
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Address: Spokane, East Custer, SD 57744, USA
Welcome to the haunting Spokane, South Dakota.
TripAdvisor/James G
Founded in 1890, Spokane - like many towns of its time - was intended to be a gold mining town but would turn up even more precious ore, including silver, copper, and lead, for starters.
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Like many towns of its time, Spokane would also hit a lull once the surrounding mines dried up, leaving the city all but deserted by 1940.
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Despite other businesses trying to come in and re-vamp the town and mines, Spokane would remain a ghost town, leaving behind haunting remnants of a happier and more prosperous time.
TripAdvisor/James G
When you visit Spokane today, you, too, will discover what is left of this historic area, including the old schoolhouse, empty homes and foundations, rusting cars, and a root cellar.
TripAdvisor/James G
Unlike other South Dakota ghost towns, Spokane is not accessible by foot, so come prepared to walk 2 miles (out and back).
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Spokane can be found by taking Iron Mountain Road to Forest Service Rd 330, turning north, and looking for the marked Forest Service trail. Once you find the marked trail, follow the path for 1 mile.
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
Do you have a favorite attraction, event, or restaurant that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Tell us about it here! For even more of our favorite Mount Rushmore State ghost towns, check out The Abandoned Town In South Dakota That Most People Stay Far, Far Away From.
TripAdvisor/James G
TripAdvisor/Joe Asia H
