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South Dakota

Routes
Running Trails
United States

South Dakota

The best running trails in South Dakota

68runs

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307 people ran here

Running in South Dakota is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Dakota—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Black Elk Peak Loop: South Dakota Highpoint run — Custer State Park
Expert

01:34

11.5km

Lover's Leap Trail loop run — Custer State Park
Intermediate

00:58

7.69km

Sylvan Lake & Sunday Gulch Trails loop run — Custer State Park
Intermediate

00:44

6.29km

Hell Canyon Trail loop run — Black Hills National Forest
Expert

01:09

8.36km

Creekside Trail run — Custer State Park
Intermediate

00:35

5.59km

Lookout Point Trail and Centennial Trail loop run — Wind Cave National Park
Intermediate

00:59

7.68km

White Tail Summit loop via George S. Mickelson Trail
Expert

01:56

15.3km

Little Devil's Tower Trail run — Custer State Park
Intermediate

00:34

4.34km

Center Lake & Overview via Grace Coolidge Trail run — Custer State Park
Intermediate

01:25

11.3km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Black Elk Peak Loop: South Dakota Highpoint run — Custer State Park

    01:34

    11.5km

    8:10/km

    400m

    400m

    Expert

    34

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Lover's Leap Trail loop run — Custer State Park

    00:58

    7.69km

    7:33/km

    140m

    140m

    Intermediate

    9

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Sylvan Lake & Sunday Gulch Trails loop run — Custer State Park

    00:44

    6.29km

    7:03/km

    200m

    200m

    Intermediate

    8

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Hell Canyon Trail loop run — Black Hills National Forest

    01:09

    8.36km

    8:13/km

    210m

    200m

    Expert

    7

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Creekside Trail run — Custer State Park

    00:35

    5.59km

    6:17/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    6

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Lookout Point Trail and Centennial Trail loop run — Wind Cave National Park

    00:59

    7.68km

    7:42/km

    150m

    150m

    Intermediate

    6

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    White Tail Summit loop via George S. Mickelson Trail

    01:56

    15.3km

    7:33/km

    350m

    350m

    Expert

    3

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Little Devil's Tower Trail run — Custer State Park

    00:34

    4.34km

    7:56/km

    150m

    150m

    Intermediate

    2

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Center Lake & Overview via Grace Coolidge Trail run — Custer State Park

    01:25

    11.3km

    7:32/km

    200m

    200m

    Intermediate

    2

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Cold Brook Canyon Trail to Fossil Ridge run — Wind Cave National Park

00:36

4.85km

7:30/km

80m

80m

Easy

2

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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