Just follow the signs saying "Overlook" on the upper loop of The Lost Trails and you will eventually reach this viewpoint. It's probably the best view you can get of Center Lake, and usually you won't find many other people on the trail.

Daniel Krueger

October 30, 2023

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The Lost Trails: Upper Loop and Overlook

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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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