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Things to do in Custer, SD: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Custer, SD, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Custer Heights & Active Sights

5 stops · about 9 hr of stops · ~$125 per person

Embark on an action-packed, high-altitude day in Custer, climbing South Dakota's tallest peak, paddling among giant boulders, and dining on locally sourced wild game.

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    Baker's Bakery & Cafe

    541 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730, USA
    Baker's Bakery & Cafe, Custer, SD

    Fuel up early with their famous biscuits and gravy or fresh pecan rolls.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Black Elk Peak Trailhead

    Sylvan Lake - Harney, Keystone, SD 57751, USA
    Black Elk Peak Trailhead, Custer, SD

    Hike Trail #9 to South Dakota's highest summit; park entry fee of $20 applies per vehicle.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 4 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Sylvan Lake Lodge

    24572 SD-87, Custer, SD 57730, USA
    Sylvan Lake Lodge, Custer, SD

    Enjoy a casual, scenic midday meal right next to the lake after your strenuous hike.

    ★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Sylvan Lake General Store & Eatery

    Unnamed Road, Custer, SD 57730, USA
    Sylvan Lake General Store & Eatery, Custer, SD

    Rent a kayak or paddleboard to actively explore the water and giant granite boulders.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    The Custer Wolf - Food & Drink

    506 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730, USA
    The Custer Wolf - Food & Drink, Custer, SD

    Head back to town and celebrate your adventurous day with elevated local pub fare like walleye or bison.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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