Near Centennial On Hell #89-HC
Mount Rushmore from The Centennial Trail.
Near Centennial On Hell #89-HC
Sun breaking through the clouds.
Near Centennial On Hell #89-HC
Trail Marker - Rushmore Spur Trail
Near Centennial On Hell #89-HC
Trail marker.
Near Centennial On Hell #89-HC
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Centennial On Hell #89-HC

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Section of the Centennial Trail crossing Grizzly #7 and connecting to Mt. Rushmore Spur Trail.
9.7
mi
Distance
1,748
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCaveCommonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.74mi
Distance
1,748ft
Elevation Gain
2,032ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,495ft
High Point
4,789ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is singletrack with sections of washout due to heavy horse use, cutting through the heart of the Black Elk Wilderness. Moving north from Custer State Park through the wilderness, you move back into the Forest Service land once past Mount Rushmore. You also have the option of taking the Mt. Rushmore Spur Trail which allows you foot access to the National Memorial. Because of the wet conditions and heavy horse traffic, several sections near the Grizzly Bear Creek Falls area are heavily damaged and almost impassible. (June-2019)

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Contributors
Greg Sage