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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- Horse
9 trails
- Hike
38 trails
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Open as of Jun 9, 2026
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- 37
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Total Distance
- 92 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,201 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,350 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,063 ft
- Reports
- 42
- Photos
- 93
- Ridden Counter
- 1,433
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Custer State Park, SD: Little Devils Tower
Sep 19, 2013 from backpacker.com
Scramble up Little Devils Tower on this 3-mile out-and-back that climbs 600 feet to otherworldly views of the Cathedral Spires and South...
Popular Custer State Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 2,129 ft • 74 •
This trail is a section of decommissioned trail #1 which people refuse to let die. The section north of America Center Road to Sylvan Lake is one of the best difficult trails in the Black Hills. The ride follows mainly tight single...
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 91 ft • 19 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 1,864 ft • 0 ft • 18 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 32 ft • 16 •
This nearly-level trail follows Grace Coolidge Creek, crossing it many times as it meanders through the valley. You’ll happen upon six low head dams, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The ponds and offer excellent...
• 30 ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 983 ft • 16 •
This section of Trail 89 follows mostly two tracks through forested and high zones. Be aware of wildlife, especially buffalo. Bison are known to be aggressive towards humans. Give the bison wide berth and don't shoo them off the trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 297 ft • 13 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 881 ft • 12 •
This section of Trail 89 is both single and two tracks. The scenery is spectacular looking at the Harney Range. This section is an intermediate trail overall with several short steeper climbs. Despite the two track trail at times, this...
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 614 ft • 10 • • hike
One of the park’s most popular trails, Lovers Leap begins with a steep ascent through ponderosa pine and oak forest. The trail follows the ridgeline, the highest point being Lovers Leap. Highlights include views of Mount Coolidge,...
Photos of Custer State Park Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Paha Sapa Trail | Feb 1, 2025 @ 2:29pm Feb 1, 2025 | Variable | Imfamousinkorea | ||
| Grace Coolidge | Sep 8, 2024 @ 11:08am Sep 8, 2024 | Unknown | simebj | ||
| Lovers' Leap Trail | Oct 19, 2023 @ 4:17am Oct 19, 2023 | Ideal | Dquady | ||
| Mt. Coolidge Road / Trail | Sep 29, 2023 @ 8:59am Sep 29, 2023 | Dry | SemperGumby | ||
| Centennial Trail - (French Creek TH - Highland Creek TH) | May 21, 2022 @ 6:13pm May 21, 2022 | Dry | Outdoorobriens | ||
| Centennial Trail (Badger Hole TH - French Creek TH) | Jun 14, 2020 @ 4:54pm Jun 14, 2020 | Dry | Bneiles |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jsage69 | add | photo | activity #97422473 and 4 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:23pm 17 hours |
| OvAHkD | ridden | trail | activity #97066620 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 2:46pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| RAbike11 | add | report | activity #96713247 and 1 more | Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:27pm Jun 10, 2026 |
| Artbradley | add | photo | activity #96537689 and 1 more | Jun 8, 2026 @ 7:20am Jun 8, 2026 |
| kenj31862 | wishlist | region | activity #95430437 | May 24, 2026 @ 11:32am May 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Tall grass in places but all downed trees... | Jun 30, 2025 @ 9:51am Jun 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rode today, trail is clear and ruding very well. | Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:17pm Aug 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | Hiked June 11, 2024 -- only 2.5 miles in and... | Jun 15, 2024 @ 12:21pm Jun 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | One fair size ponderosa down middle third and... | Aug 23, 2023 @ 6:13pm Aug 23, 2023 | ||
| trail | This is a great up and back. Did wander off... | Aug 23, 2023 @ 6:10pm Aug 23, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Cave National Park | 12.3 km | ||||
| Storm Mountain Trails | 1 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 14.1 km |
| Victoria Lake | 2 | 6 | 7 | 17.4 km | |
| Jewel Cave National Monument | 1 | 1 | 20 km | ||
| Buzzards Roost | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 20.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 14 | 53 miles | 6,663 ft | 25 miles | 2,425 ft | #5,540 | #2,019 | 44 | 41 | 362 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 12 miles | 1,916 ft | 6 miles | 896 ft | 29 | 21 | |||||
| Horse | 9 | 28 miles | 2,799 ft | 9 miles | 1,765 ft | #1,430 | #726 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 38 | 92 miles | 12,201 ft | 40 miles | 3,350 ft | #179 | #121 | 49 | 42 | 3 | 707 | |
| Trail Running | 32 | 87 miles | 11,257 ft | 38 miles | 3,350 ft | #2,360 | #570 | 42 | 84 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 4 miles | 528 ft | 2 miles | 1,555 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions About Custer State Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Custer State Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Custer State Park are:
- Paha Sapa Trail (4.3/5)
- Lovers' Leap Trail (4.1/5)
- Centennial Trail - (French Creek TH - Highland Creek TH) (4/5)
- Centennial Trail (Iron Creek TH - Badger Hole TH) (3.8/5)
- Centennial Trail (Badger Hole TH - French Creek TH) (3.6/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Custer State Park?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Custer State Park are:
- October (5 activities)
- July (4 activities)
- June (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Custer State Park?
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What is the longest trail in Custer State Park?
The longest trail in Custer State Park is Centennial Trail - (French Creek TH - Highland Creek TH) at 8.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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