A scenic view of a dirt trail winding through a grassy area, bordered by pine trees, with rolling hills in the background under a clear blue sky. A wooden post stands beside the trail. Prairie Trail, Custer State Park mountain bike trail.
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Level: Advanced
Length: 3 mi (4.8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: -
Total: 8 riders
 

Mountain Biking Prairie Trail, Custer State Park

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#5 of 44 mountain bike trails in South Dakota
#1,592 in the world

At the trailhead, head straight out. Once you hit the first fork, you may either
go left or right, I recommend going right because you'll do less climbing. You
will be climbing large rocks at the beginning and some areas are not rideable.
No different than many trails in this mountain area. This trail is much like
Centennial #89; rocky, big and steep climbs as well as fast descents, with your
occasional creek crossing. Very scenic and worth the run. Much shorter than
Centennial #89, this being 3 miles long. Keep distance from Buffalo.

First added by GTXC4 on Oct 7, 2012. Last updated May 10, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
From Custer, take Highway 16A east to Custer State Park. Maps are provided at
the park entrance, entrance fee $15 for 7 days. Once in the park continue east
on Highway 16A until you reach Highway 87, take 87 south until you reach the
Wildlife Loop Road on your left which will have another entrance station (Blue
Bell Entrance Station). Continue roughly 5 miles south on Wildlife Loop Road
until you reach Prairie Trail. At the trailhead is a gravel parking area with a
kiosk sign and a restroom.
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