Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Lakes
United States
South Dakota
Custer County

Sylvan Lake Dam

Highlight • Monument

Sylvan Lake Dam

Hiking

5.0

(9)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Custer State Park

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    August 23, 2023

    Hiking

    Sylvan Lake Dam is located on the northwestern side of the lake and is about 30 feet high. There is a little walkway on top of the dam from where you are very close to the water and have a nice view over the lake.

    September 4, 2025

    Hiking

    A really beautiful hike that you can make around this lake.
    Translated by
    guide_signup

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Sylvan Lake Dam

    placeholder

    5.0

    (3)

    46

    hikers

    #1.

    Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

    1.68km

    00:26

    10m

    10m

    Embark on an easy hike along the Sylvan Lake Shore Trail, a 1.0-mile (1.7 km) path that takes about 26 minutes to complete. You'll gain a gentle 39 feet (12…

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Easy
    placeholder

    4.8

    (13)

    143

    hikers

    6.72km

    02:00

    210m

    210m

    Embark on the Sunday Gulch Trail, a moderate 4.2 miles (6.7 km) hiking route that takes you through a unique landscape in Custer State Park. You will gain 678 feet…

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 1,870 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Friday 8 May

    17°C

    3°C

    12 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Black Elk Peak

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy