Custer Peak Fire Lookout
Total Miles
4.4
Elevation
2,038.55 ft
Duration
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Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
The trail up to Custer Peak Fire Lookout offers riders views of the Black Hills National Forest that are second to none. The lookout was first built in 1911 and replaced in 1935 with the Cupola Building. Finally, in 1941, the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the lookout with local materials to what stands today.
Photos of Custer Peak Fire Lookout
Difficulty
The trail has a handful of challenging-looking obstacles, but are easily traversed with caution.
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