Prairie Trail Loop leads through the grasslands of Custer State Park. Even though the trail doesn't gain a lot in elevation, it offers nice views of the surrounding prairie of the Black Hills. Besides that, the trail is great to spot wildlife like bison, pronghorn and deer.

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Hike the easy 2.1-mile Prairie Trail loop in Custer State Park, gaining 336 feet of elevation in under an hour.

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Distance 1.79 km

Uphill 60 m

Downhill 100 m

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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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