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This information is a public record of the 1971 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Sunday Gulch

State Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    3.5 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

Sunday Gulch National Recreation Trail treks through unique habitats and scenery not found anywhere else in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

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The beginning of Sunday Gulch trail. Photo by Ritosito.
The beginning of Sunday Gulch trail. Photo by Ritosito.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • The beginning of Sunday Gulch trail. Photo by Ritosito.
  • The beginning of Sunday Gulch trail. Photo by Ritosito.
  • South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
  • South Dakota - Custer State Park. Photo by Jonathan Voelz.
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Location: Loop trail in NW corner of Custer State Park.

  • States: South Dakota
  • Counties: Custer

Sunday Gulch National Recreation Trail treks through unique habitats and scenery not found anywhere else in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Its surroundings of towering granite rock outcroppings, ponderosa pine trees, and moist areas of lichens, moss, and ferns immerse hikers into an unspoiled natural world. The smell of pine needles and rich humus blend together to create a wilderness image; small waterfalls and the hurried steps of red squirrels set the mood toward a natural pace; and, the geological wonders date back over 2 billion years, allowing even the most serene outdoor enthusiast to become awed by nature's creations and beauty. Sunday Gulch is one of the last vestiges in western South Dakota.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Ron Walker
Custer State Park
HC 83, Box 70
Custer, SD 57730
[email protected] • (605) 255-4515 ext. 57
www.custerstatepark.info

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 5600
  • Elevation (high): 6200
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Grass or Vegetation
  • Surfaces (additional): Grass or Vegetation, Rock, boulders, Rock, smooth
  • Tread Width (average): 30"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
  • Tread Grade (maximum):
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 1971
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