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Sylvan Lake
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Description
Sylvan lake is known as the "crown jewel" of Custer State Park. Sylvan Lake is a beautiful lake located at an elevation of 6,145 ft. This lake has something for everyone. There is a family-friendly 1-mile trail that goes around the perimeter of the lake.
Sylvan Lake also has picnic areas, small boat rentals, swimming, and rock climbing. With some of the most beautiful scenery in Custer State Park Sylvan lake is a must see for anyone visiting the park.
Short Walk: Sylvan lake is just a short walk from the parking lot. Visitors can easily transport supplies for a picnic to the lake.
Gem Type: Lake
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
7.9
mi
12.7
km
Black Elk Peak Loop
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
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61
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3.0
mi
4.9
km
Sunday Gulch Trail
Difficult
Custer, SD
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Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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39
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0.9
mi
1.4
km
Cathedral Spires Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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25
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3.3
mi
5.4
km
Harney Peak #9 (South)
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Dry enough, tiny bit of mud, nothing to worry about at all as you can go around while still on trail
91 days ago
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21
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1.0
mi
1.6
km
Sylvan Lake Shore Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Easy/Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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20
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0.4
mi
0.6
km
Little Devils Tower Trail
Difficult
Custer, SD
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Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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9
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3.0
mi
4.9
km
Lover's Leap Trail
Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
All Clear
Update
97 days ago
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17
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4.4
mi
7.1
km
Harney Peak #9 (North)
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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9
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6.1
mi
9.8
km
Norbeck #3
Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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1
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1.8
mi
2.9
km
Willow Creek Rushmore Trail #5
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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1
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