Cycling in Custer County is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Dakota. So you can find your perfect Custer County bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. George S. Mickelson Trail — Custer, South Dakota

41.8km

03:55

300m

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

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2. Stockade Lake via Custer State Park Spur — Custer State Park

18.2km

01:08

190m

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

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3. Black Hills loop — Custer

40.4km

03:05

580m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Sylvan Lake via Needles Highway — Custer State Park

43.9km

03:04

850m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Grace Coolidge Creekside Trail — Custer State Park

5.70km

00:21

50m

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

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6. Custer State Park loop via Continental Trail

39.0km

03:36

1,030m

1,040m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Custer State Park loop via Grace Coolidge Creekside Trail

52.1km

03:36

890m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Wind Cave National Park loop

78.5km

06:09

1,140m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Creekside Trail/Ghost Canyon loop — Custer State Park

60.9km

04:47

1,180m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Fort Welikit Campground loop from Custer

53.8km

04:29

510m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Custer County

1. George S. Mickelson Trail — Custer, South Dakota

2. Stockade Lake via Custer State Park Spur — Custer State Park

3. Black Hills loop — Custer

4. Sylvan Lake via Needles Highway — Custer State Park

5. Grace Coolidge Creekside Trail — Custer State Park

6. Custer State Park loop via Continental Trail

7. Custer State Park loop via Grace Coolidge Creekside Trail

8. Wind Cave National Park loop

9. Creekside Trail/Ghost Canyon loop — Custer State Park

10. Fort Welikit Campground loop from Custer

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