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Hill City – Crazy Horse Memorial loop from Sylvan Lake

Hill City – Crazy Horse Memorial loop from Sylvan Lake

Hard

2.9

(21)

riders

Hill City – Crazy Horse Memorial loop from Sylvan Lake

03:08

52.7km

670m

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: March 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.5 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.3 km

Black Hills Museum of Natural History

Highlight • Monument

The collection of this prehistoric museum is just amazing. In one room, gigantic ammonites, antediluvian crocodile skulls, carapace fish of impressive sizes that seem straight out of a science fiction …

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13.6 km

Hill City

Highlight • Settlement

Hill City, South Dakota, has a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities. Founded during the Black Hills gold rush, the town is known as "The Heart of the Hills." …

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30.5 km

Crazy Horse Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Crazy Horse Memorial is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Black Hills. Still under construction, it’s set to be the world’s largest mountain carving and honors the …

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35.7 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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52.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

21.0 km

1.42 km

536 m

237 m

202 m

180 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

12.0 km

9.93 km

8.60 km

852 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,920 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 8 May

16°C

3°C

13 %

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