How long is Lovers Leap (Custer SP)?

3 miles, loop, with about 500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 15 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Lovers Leap (Custer SP)?

It's rated Moderate. ridge views over the southern Black Hills

Where is Lovers Leap (Custer SP)?

Lovers Leap (Custer SP) is in South Dakota. ridge views over the southern Black Hills

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Lovers Leap (Custer SP)

South Dakota

Distance3 mi

Est. time~1 hr 15 min

Elevation gain↗ 500 ft

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Lovers Leap (Custer SP) is a moderate 3-mile loop hike in South Dakota with about 500 ft of elevation gain. ridge views over the southern Black Hills.

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