Badger Hole is a memorial to poet Charles Badger Clark, who built the cabin and lived there for about 30 years. He worked in the cabin and wrote for example his most popular poem 'The Cowboy's Prayer' here.

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1. Centennial, Badger Clark, and Legion Lake Trails Loop

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Hike the 6.5-mile Centennial, Badger Clark, and Legion Lake Trails Loop in Custer State Park, featuring forests, lakes, and historic sites.

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2. Centennial Trail and Badger Hole Trail Loop

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Hike the moderate 4.9-mile Centennial Trail and Badger Hole Trail Loop in Custer State Park, featuring diverse terrain and granite formation

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3. Centennial Trail

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07:07

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Hike the difficult 15.8-mile Centennial Trail in Custer State Park, featuring varied terrain and the historic Badger Hole section.

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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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