Sunday started out with saying goodbye to our neighbors who survived the storm with us at the Badlands. We headed West and found us a camping spot West of Custer off Forest Service Road 661K Wabash Spring Road. We drove up two miles to a clearing on the left in some pines. We set up and ate lunch. After lunch we drove back through Custer and into the park. We saw Buffalo, deer, and antilope. We drove up 16A to Mt. Rushmore and did the tour. Had a great time and enjoyed the park.
On the way back we took 244 to 87 to Needles Hwy. Wow, if you ever come out here take the Needles Hwy. The Needles are a rock formation that they take you through including a few tunnels. Absolutly beautiful! We stopped at Legion Lake campground for a shower, Custer for some groceries, and headed back to camp. We enjoyed a walk after dinner as the temps dropped down in the 40's. Rain set in.
Monday morning we headed to Hell Canyon for a 5.8 mile loop trail. This is a really beautiful hike which I would recommend. The trail takes you through the bottom of the canyon to the far end and then you climb up the side and follow the top on the way back. Beautiful scenery. We got to see mountain goats.
After the hike we drove to see Crazy Horse without going in to the park. We stopped by the Stockade by the park with a very nice ranger that served in the Airforce. We ate lunch at the Stockade. After lunch we checked out a few lakes in Custer State Park before taking the Wildlife loop drive around the park. Part of the drive included going to the viewing tower on Mt. Coolidge where we have views for miles. We could see Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, the Needles, the Badlands, and everything for miles. Durning our drive we saw Buffalo, Mountain goats, Longhorn sheep, donkeys, and deer. Then we walked the streets of Custer and caught dinner before heading back to the camper.
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