The best running trails in Custer State Park

14runs

77 people ran here

Running in Custer State Park 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 State Park—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
Creekside Trail run — Custer State Park	Intermediate 00:35 5.59km

Plan. Save. Navigate. Your best adventures await.

Start today with a free komoot account.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
1
1
Black Elk Peak Loop: South Dakota Highpoint run — Custer State Park
01:34
11.5km
8:10/km
400m
400m
Expert
36
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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.

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in Custer State Park and beyond.
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.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
4
4
Creekside Trail run — Custer State Park
00:35
5.59km
6:17/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.