Most of this trail is on an old forest service road that travels through forests of ponderosa pine and small stands of aspen and birch. There is a short spur trail that allows some nice views of Spearfish Canyon. During winter most of the Big Hill area is groomed for cross country skiing. For more info visit the Black Hills Nordic Ski Club <>website<>https://sites.google.com/view/bhnordicskiclub/home?authuser=0<>.