
3.9 mi
Distance
1,030 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 42m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sunday Gulch Trail is a loop trail in Custer State Park, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, in Custer County, South Dakota. It is 3.9 miles long and gains 1,030 feet. The nearest town is Custer, South Dakota, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,885 ft |
| High point | 2.9 mi | 1,924 ft |
| End | 3.9 mi | 1,885 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
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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