Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Custer
Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Custer
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Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Custer
04:48
67.8km
630m
Gravel riding
Hard gravel ride. Very 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 20, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Black Hills National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.21 km
Custer
Highlight • Settlement
In response to the gigantic statues of the 4 faces of American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln on Mount Rushmore, a sculptor of Austrian origin wanted to pay homage to the famous Lakota warrior Tashunka Witko - Crazy Horse.
He sculpts an entire mountain while trying to represent the historical character riding his horse. Only the head has been sculpted for over 30 years. Suffice it to say that this work will certainly never be finished. The site, due to its gigantism, is impressive. It’s an incongruous visit to make.
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1.81 km
George S. Mickelson Trail — Custer to Nihart
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The section from Custer to Nihart is particularly beautiful as it passes through the Black Hills National Forest.
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9.05 km
Custer State Park
Highlight • Forest
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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20.3 km
George S. Mickelson Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
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67.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
36.0 km
25.3 km
3.20 km
2.81 km
299 m
268 m
Surfaces
59.8 km
5.89 km
1.49 km
736 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,700 m)
Lowest point (1,420 m)
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Monday 6 July
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