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Lovers' Leap Trail Loop

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3.6 mi
Distance
2 hrs 5 min
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terrain
477 ft
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This is a easy loop trail in Custer State Park.

This trail goes by Peter Norbeck Education Center.

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    4 years, 3 months ago
    Trail passes through quite a bit of burnt forest, then heads down along a pretty stream. I thought there would be more views but only a couple of places had good overlooks. Plenty of poison ivy along the stream area.
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Gus and Us 5 years, 4 months ago
Lovers' Leap Loop 7/5/19 12:45:56 PM
Went counterclockwise at the fork. Gorgeous views at the top! Strenuous and rocky. Descent took 30 min
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franhogue 5 years, 2 months ago
Track (8/26/19, 10:32:48AM)Lovers Leap Custer SD
Lovers Leap Trail—great hike.Loved it!
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