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Custer County

Fort Welikit Campground – Custer loop from Poppy Lode Mine

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
South Dakota
Custer County

Fort Welikit Campground – Custer loop from Poppy Lode Mine

Moderate

2.7

(25)

54

riders

Fort Welikit Campground – Custer loop from Poppy Lode Mine

01:48

27.2km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Black Hills National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.64 km

Fort Welikit Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping Fort Welikit is well located, and is surrounded by nature. It is not uncommon to see deer like the mule deer and the white tail nearby. On the road …

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2

7.37 km

Painted Bison Sculpture, Custer

Highlight • Monument

Custer is in the heart of the Black Hills. On this commune, you will find a few kilometers to the north - by taking the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway - …

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7.65 km

Custer

Highlight • Settlement

Custer is in the heart of the Black Hills. In this town, you will find a few kilometers to the north - taking the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway - "Thunderhead …

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13.2 km

the breathtaking descent into Custer

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As you head further south towards Custer, it feels like you're far from civilization. Buckthorn Mountain comes into view, surrounded by wide stretches of open greenery.

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27.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

10.5 km

2.77 km

2.13 km

251 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

9.58 km

2.07 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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Thursday 9 July

26°C

13°C

48 %

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