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

Moderate

South Dakota

Distance3 mi

Est. time~1 hr 15 min

Elevation gain↗ 500 ft

RouteLoop

Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

ridge views over the southern Black Hills.

Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.