SOUTH DAKOTA WEEKEND ITINERARY

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DAY 1
Arrive at Custer State Park
-Wildlife Loop Trail
-Needles Highway
-Cathedral Spires Trail (1.5 mi, 500 ft elev)
-Sunset at Needles Eye Tunnel

Stay: Sylvan Lake Campground

DAY 2:
Sunrise at Sylvan Lake
Hike Black Elk Peak (7 mi, 1100 ft elev)
Visit Mount Rushmore
Lunch in Rapid City at Harriet and Oak
Beer at the oldest brewery in SD! The Firehouse Brewery
Drive to Badlands National Park
-Scenic Loop, stop at overlooks
-Sunset at Pinnacles Overlook

STAY: Sage Creek Campground or Nomad View Dispersed Camping

DAY 3
-Sunrise at Badlands National Park: Big Badlands Overlook
-Notch Trail and Window/Door Trail
-Drive to Wind Cave National Park (2 hr)
-Cave tour at Wind Cave National Park: Natural Entrance Tour
-Leave

We saw so much in a weekend and honestly felt like it was enough time at the National Parks! We would recommend staying longer near Custer State Park if you have more time.

Have you been to South Dakota?

Remember to stay on trail, leave no trace, and respect the environment!

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