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Lover's Leap Viewpoint
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Custer State Park
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Rüdiger
August 6, 2020
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According to Native American legend, two lovers met their fate on this summit when they voluntarily jumped into premature death. While the way this trail got its name is downright depressing, the trail is just the opposite: thanks to its many mature trees, babbling creeks and lush scenery, frequent encounters with bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs, and the wonderful This short hike is one of our favorites here in Custer State Park.
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