6 days in Custer, Crazy Horse & Spearfish Itinerary

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Kansas City to Custer is an approximately 12-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kansas City to Custer due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Kansas City in July; daily highs in Custer reach 80°F and lows reach 53°F. On the 2nd (Tue), you're off to Crazy Horse.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Black Elk Peak. On the 2nd (Tue), appreciate the history behind Crazy Horse Memorial, explore the activities along Sylvan Lake, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Elk Peak, then take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel, and finally admire all the interesting features of Needles Highway. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed): cruise along Wildlife Loop Road, immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, then cruise along Iron Mountain Road, then trek along Presidential Trail, and finally explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

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Crazy Horse is very close to Custer. In July, daily temperatures in Crazy Horse can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Spearfish.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Roughlock Falls State Nature Area as well as Spearfish Falls. On the 4th (Thu), go deep underground at Broken Boot Gold Mine, explore and take pictures at Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, then admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls, then admire the sheer force of Spearfish Falls, and finally admire the majestic nature at Roughlock Falls State Nature Area. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Tower National Monument.

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You can drive from Crazy Horse to Spearfish in 2 hours. Traveling from Crazy Horse to Spearfish, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July in Spearfish, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 58°F at night. On the 6th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.