Tag: South Dakota

Custer State Park Scenic Loop | South Dakota | 05/22/21

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After climbing to the highest point in South Dakota - Black Elk Peak - Diana and I continued further into Custer State Park. We moved out of hiker mode and into tourist mode, ready for an afternoon of scenic drives, overlooks, wildlife spotting, and Visitor Centers. A foggy Sylvan Lake Our journey started at the …

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Black Elk Peak (7,242′) | South Dakota’s State High Point | 05/22/21

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Black Elk Peak (7,242') | Custer State Park & Black Elk Wilderness Custer, SD | 05/22/21 | 7.86 miles | 1,651' gain After a cold and foggy hike to North Dakota's high point, Diana and I hoped for clear weather the next day when we would hike to South Dakota's high point. Even with all …

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