All Moon Walks are held on a Saturday night close to the official full moon and begin at 7:00 PM. Most programs last for 1-2 hours, and visitors walk an average of 1-mile round trip.

The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association (BHPFA) is offering 2023 Moon Walk Collector’s Pins at each event for $5.00 each. The sale of lapel pins supports the interpretive and educational efforts across the Black Hills National Forest. The Moon Walk Programs are supported by BHPFA through financial assistance and staffing; BHPFA is a non-profit partner with the U.S. Forest Service.

Established in 1891, Spokane was once one of the booming mining towns in the heart of the Black Hills. Spokane served as a mine, mill, and place to call home, until the town’s last caretaker left the area during the 1970s. This guided hike will highlight the remains of a true wild west ghost town. Discover what you can do to protect your local history and cultural resources. Come ready to be transported back in time and enjoy an evening learning about mines, a notorious murder mystery, and ghost towns in the Black Hills National Forest.

Janie Knutson / Archeologist – Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District
Mystic Ranger District – Spokane (Ghost Town)

As each Moon Walk nears, specific directions to individual programs will be posted on the Black Hills National Forest website at or call (605) 673-9200.