No person may hike off designated trails above the elevation of the trailhead parking lot at Bear Butte State Park. A person who has written permission from the secretary or a person who is participating in religious activities is exempt from this section. If conditions exist that make the hiking trails impassable, the park manager may close the trails to public use.

Source: 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 23 SDR 142, effective March 17, 1997; 46 SDR 74, effective December 2, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 41-17-1.1 (1)(3) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-17-1.1 (1)(3) .

Prior versions effective: 1997-03-17.