Legion Lake Trail

This mile-long loop winds through the peaceful pine forest of Custer State Park and offers hikers the numerous views of tranquil Legion Lake and its rock formations. Legion Lake Trail is a great opportunity with its location right off the highway to for families and travelers to stop, grab some drinks and stretch out the legs. The trail only takes 20 or so minutes. Legion Lake is also popular with the park’s wildlife and buffalo are very often spotted in the area.
Parking is located at Legion Lake Resort. To access the trail, cross Highway 16A and continue all the way through Legion Lake Campground to the trailhead which is near 11E.

Trail Elevation:
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Distance: One mile loop

South Dakota Trails / State Parks

Edgemont Trailhead

Edgemont Trailhead

Good Earth State Park

Good Earth State Park

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Notch Trail

Notch Trail

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Pease Creek Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield Recreation Area

Roughlock Falls Trail

Roughlock Falls Trail

Window Trail

Window Trail

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area