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The best running trails in Custer County

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Running in Custer County 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 Custer County—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.

Last updated: October 14, 2025

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

11.5km

01:34

400m

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

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2. Hell Canyon Trail loop run — Black Hills National Forest

8.36km

01:09

210m

200m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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

6.29km

00:44

200m

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

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4. Lover's Leap Trail loop run — Custer State Park

7.69km

00:58

140m

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

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5. Creekside Trail run — Custer State Park

5.59km

00:35

50m

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

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

7.68km

00:59

150m

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

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

11.3km

01:25

200m

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

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8. George S. Mickelson Trail from Custer to Nihart run — Black Hills National Forest

28.2km

03:26

210m

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

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9. Little Devil's Tower Trail run — Custer State Park

4.34km

00:34

150m

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

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

4.85km

00:36

80m

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

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The best running trails in Custer County

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

2. Hell Canyon Trail loop run — Black Hills National Forest

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

4. Lover's Leap Trail loop run — Custer State Park

5. Creekside Trail run — Custer State Park

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

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

8. George S. Mickelson Trail from Custer to Nihart run — Black Hills National Forest

9. Little Devil's Tower Trail run — Custer State Park

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

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