Highlight • Forest
Custer State Park
Hiking
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Black Hills National Forest
Tips
April 18, 2025
Hiking
During a visit, you can expect breathtaking views, including sweeping views of the Black Hills and jagged rock formations. The park is teeming with wildlife, including bison, deer, elk, and bighorn sheep, which roam freely across the park.
You can spot golden eagles and red-tailed hawks. In the spring and summer, wildflowers bloom in the meadows, adding color to the already stunning surroundings.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Custer State Park
21.4km
05:33
70m
210m
Hike the difficult 13.3-mile George S. Mickelson Trail from Custer to Pringle, gaining 228 feet through the scenic Black Hills.
171km
45:11
1,410m
1,760m
The George S. Mickelson Trail offers a remarkable journey through the Black Hills, tracing an old railway line on a crushed limestone and gravel surface. You'll traverse dense pine forests,…
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Elevation 1,630 m
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