Lovers Leap Trail

Dogs on a leash all year

Hilly loop to a ridge-top view of the Black Hills. Dogs on a leash up to 10 feet.

Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Custer State Park. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Custer State Park: the rule in full

Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Not in park buildings or on designated swim beaches.

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