Visiting Ruby Gulch
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
Best time
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Ruby Gulch
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How to reach Ruby Gulch
Nearest towns with a guide: Colonial Pine Hills (21 km) · Custer (27 km) · Rapid City (34 km). Coordinates 43.95082, -103.51408. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Ruby Gulch?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Ruby Gulch?
Nearby: Black Hills Institute (museum, 7 km), Sheridan Lake Dam (lake, 7 km), Horse Thief Lake Dam (lake, 9 km), Mount Rushmore (sanctuary, 11 km), Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center (museum, 12 km), Black Elk Peak (viewpoint, 12 km).