*DO NOT USE THESE MAPS AS YOUR “OFFICIAL” TRAVEL MAP USE AVENZA MAP.
Custer Peak, named for General George A. Custer, is a prominent mountain in the Black Hills located south of the towns of Deadwood and Lead..
The Custer Peak Fire Tower is an active tower, with Forest Service personnel posted there every day. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps volunteers are rehabilitating the 1941 tower.
Most of the trails in this area are old logging roads, but if you are committed 62” trails are within driving distance.
To explore the Black Hills National Forest or ride the Mickelson Trail, Deadwood Outdoor Rentals is your perfect destination.
Besides Custer Peak other sites to look for in the area include the BH National Forest Experimental Forest, the Curran Cabin and the CCC dam.
There are no width restricted trails on the Custer Peak Ride.
Connecting rides include: Camp 5 Ride, Dalton Lake Ride, Pilot Knob Ride, Riley Hill Ride and Stageyard Ride.
Parking is located off Highway 385(see details below).
*Website is for information purposes only – ride or drive at your own risk.
Places to Visit:
CUSTER PEAK
$15,000 TO A TON SILVER MOUNTAIN
SPURGEON GULCH TRAILHEAD TRAIL 40
JENNY GULCH NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
STRAWBERRY NATIONAL FOREST PICNIC AREA
ROUBAIX NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND
*ride at your own risk
Other Places to Visit:
Trailhead:
Connecting Favorite Rides:
Trailhead Parking Map: 44.261237,-103.69719
