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South Dakota
Peterson Canyon
3.3 mi
Distance
949 ft
Gain
1h 16m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Peterson Canyon
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 949 ft
- Elevation loss
- 949 ft
- Highest point
- 3,415 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,078 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Peterson Canyon is a 3.28-mile out-and-back trail in South Dakota with 325 feet of elevation gain and 600 feet of elevation loss. The route follows a canyon terrain and is managed by the Forest Service.
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