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Centennial Trail

Black Hills, South Dakota

Distance
195.1 km
Elev. gain
6,052 m
Start
Near Custer County
Finish
Near Meade County

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km969–1,734 m above sea level192 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Campsites

  • FRENCH CREEK HORSE CG
  • Legion Lake Campground
  • Iron Creek Horse Camp
  • Horse Thief Lake Campground
  • Dalton Lake Campground
  • Alkali Creek Campground

Summits & passes

  • Samelias Peak
  • Bluelead Mountain
  • Twin Sisters
  • Bear Butte

Water sources

  • Dalton Lake

Common questions

How long is the Centennial Trail?
The Centennial Trail is 195.1 km (121.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Centennial Trail have?
The Centennial Trail has about 6,052 m (19,856 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Centennial Trail start and finish?
The Centennial Trail runs between Near Custer County and Near Meade County.
Is there water on the Centennial Trail?
Far's catalog records 1 mapped water source along the Centennial Trail, including Dalton Lake. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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