Quick Guide to the Top 10 Hiking Trails around Custer

Sunday Gulch Trail

  • Distance – 7.2 miles (14 minutes) – located in Custer State Park
  • Difficulty – Difficult
  • Length - 3.9 miles
  • Good For - Hiking

Cathedral Spires

  • Distance – In Custer
  • Difficulty – Moderate - Difficult
  • Length – 2.3 miles
  • Good For – Hiking and Rock Climbing

Lover’s Leap

  • Distance – In Custer
  • Difficulty – Moderate
  • Length – 4.2 miles
  • Good For – Hiking, Walking and Bird Watching

Lookout Point Trail & Centennial Trail Loop

  • Distance – 19.3 miles (23 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Easy - Difficult
  • Length – 5.2 miles
  • Good For – Hiking, Walking, Trail Running, and Wildlife

Black Elk Peak (previously Harney Peak)

  • Distance – 7.2 miles (15 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Moderate - Difficult
  • Length – South – 3.5 miles / North – 4.4 miles
  • Good For – Hiking and Walking

Little Devil’s Tower

  • Distance – 7.6 miles (15 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Moderate
  • Length – 3.6 miles
  • Good For – Hiking and Wildlife

Devil’s Bathtub – Beautiful Waterfall

  • Distance – 68.5 miles (90 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Moderate
  • Length – 1.1 mile
  • Good For – Hiking, Walking, Bird Watching

Spring Creek Loop Trail

  • Distance – 24.1 miles (34 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Easy
  • Length – 4.2 miles
  • Good For – Hiking, Walking, and Bird Watching

George S. Mickelson Trail

  • Distance – Trailhead in Custer
  • Difficulty – Easy - Difficult
  • Length – 109 miles
  • Good For – Hiking, Walking, Running, Biking and Birding

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail – Great for Families

  • Distance – 6.9 miles (14 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Easy
  • Length – 1 mile
  • Good For – Fishing, Hiking, Walking and Camping

Wanting to head to the Northern Hills? Make sure to add this trail to your list!

Crow Peak

  • Distance – 80.3 miles (107 minutes)
  • Difficulty – Moderate
  • Length – 5.9 miles
  • Good For – Hiking, Walking, and Bird Watching

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