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Custer – Pringle loop from Custer

Custer – Pringle loop from Custer

Moderate

4.8

(5436)

16,640

riders

Custer – Pringle loop from Custer

03:29

50.0km

450m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Black Hills National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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711 m

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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988 m

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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29.4 km

Pringle

Highlight • Settlement

Pringle is a small town in the southern Black Hills, surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. It’s a great spot for outdoor activities, with wildlife like deer, elk, and …

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41.5 km

Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills, offers diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open prairies and towering granite peaks.

During a visit, you can expect breathtaking views, including …

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46.3 km

George S. Mickelson Trail — Custer to Nihart

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The George S. Mickelson Trail is a 113 mile multi-use trail. It traverses a wide array of landscapes.

The section from Custer to Nihart is particularly beautiful as it passes through the Black Hills National Forest.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

19.7 km

3.16 km

1.99 km

962 m

209 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

4.01 km

1.50 km

856 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,480 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 5 September

31°C

14°C

7 %

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