Access the Shanks Trailhead from Rapid City. Travel Highway 44 west for 5 miles, turn North (right) onto Forest Road 603. Travel 0.5 miles, trailhead will be on left in the bottom of the quarry.
Shanks Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Shanks Trailhead's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.