1.6 mi
Distance
554 ft
Elev. Gain
47m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Cathedral Spires Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,910 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 2,042 ft |
| End | 1.6 mi | 1,910 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Source of truth
- Custer State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Custer, SD · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Custer County, SD
- Jurisdiction:
- Custer State Park · South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(605) 394-2693
- Address:13329 US Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730 · SD
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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