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The Cathedral Spires
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Description
This is a series of 500' Spires that make up the heart of the Black Hills. The spires were made from an eroded granite pluton. The area is famous with climbers as a destination for dramatic summits with immense views of the surrounding country.
Short Hike: The Spires can be accessed by the Cathedral Spires Trail.
Gem Type: Geologic Feature
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
7.9
mi
12.7
km
Black Elk Peak Loop
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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65
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3.0
mi
4.9
km
Sunday Gulch Trail
Difficult
Custer, SD
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Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry - handrails are a bit loose in some areas. the loop is currently 4 miles due to a detour.
70 days ago
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40
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0.9
mi
1.4
km
Cathedral Spires Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
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26
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3.3
mi
5.4
km
Harney Peak #9 (South)
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
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22
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1.0
mi
1.6
km
Sylvan Lake Shore Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Easy/Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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21
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3.0
mi
4.9
km
Lover's Leap Trail
Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
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18
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0.4
mi
0.6
km
Little Devils Tower Trail
Difficult
Custer, SD
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Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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11
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4.4
mi
7.1
km
Harney Peak #9 (North)
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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9
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6.1
mi
9.8
km
Norbeck #3
Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Minor Issues
Update
Dry: 8/21/25: Some poison ivy around Horsethief Lake and surrounding trls.
49 days ago
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1
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1.8
mi
2.9
km
Willow Creek Rushmore Trail #5
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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1
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Shared by Russell Hobart
on Aug 12, 2017. All Page
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