Cathedral Spires Trail and Bison – July 2025

Cathedral Spires Trail and Bison – July 2025

by Kim · Published July 28, 2025 · Updated July 28, 2025

Cathedral Spires Trail and Bison – July 2025

On the last Saturday we spent in South Dakota we went back to Custer State Park to try and see more bison and to hike the Cathedral Spires Trail. We did both!

A portion of the Custer wildlife loop.

We had this herd all to ourselves.

Our friend, the bison.

Subie looks good with the bison in Custer Park.

Bison in Custer State Park.

Wildflowers were everywhere in South Dakota. It must be the milder climate.

More spires under a hot sun.

In the distance you can see a building that sits on Black Elk Peak, the highest peak east of the Rockies.

Some of the granite pillars located on Custer's Cathedral Spires Trail

The spires are a natural phenomenon formed by the erosion of granite.

The spires are much bigger than you realize until you get next to them.

Another hiker took our photo at the end of the trail.

I'm glad they let us know.

Find all the medallions, if you're up for the challenge.

A close up of the Cathedral Spires Medallion located at the end of the trail.

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