The shortest route to Black Elk Peak is from Sylvan Lake, with a total distance of 7 miles. From here, you can see Cathedral Spires, Little Devils Tower, Wind Cave National Park, out over the Badlands, and on a clear day, the neighboring state of Wyoming. The view from Black Elk Peak is spectacular. Sitting on top of Black Elk Peak is Harney Peak Fire Lookout Tower, a building that is now listed in the National Historic Register of Historic Places. From the peak of Little Devils Tower, you are treated to panoramic views over Custer State Park.īlack Elk Peak: Black Elk Peak is the highest point east of the Rockies. The top part of the climb features rock scrambling in several places. Little Devils Tower: This hike is the most thrilling on the list. From the Cathedral Spires trailhead, this hike is 1.6 miles round trip with just under 500 feet of elevation gain. This is where you get to see spires of granite rock, aka, the Cathedral Spires. Note: These hikes, including the loop trail we describe, can be started at either the Cathedral Spires Trailhead or Sylvan Lake.Ĭathedral Spires: This short, sweet, somewhat strenuous hike takes you through a wide canyon. Combining these three trails into one hike is one of best things to do in Custer State Park if you are an avid hiker.
Since they are all located near one another and share the same trailheads, it’s very easy to combine them into one hike. This hike combines three different trails into one. Please practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace: plan ahead, stay on the trail, pack out what you bring to the hiking trail, properly dispose of waste, leave areas as you found them, minimize campfire impacts, be considerate of other hikers, and do not approach or feed wildlife.
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