| Distance |
21 miles |
| Time Needed: |
From early morning until midday. Flights are offered all year. |
| Best Time To Go: |
Balloon departs shortly after sunrise or 6 a.m. in Summer weather permitting. |
| Directions: |
Follow US 16A west about 3/4 mile,
then SD 244 west to US 385. Take US 385 south to the town Custer.
Launch area is south of Custer near US385. |
| Cost: |
Adults $225 per person. Children under 16, $175 each. (2006 Season) |
| Highlights: |
Balloon Rides over the Black Hills |
| Description: |
Black Hills
Balloons provides hot-air balloon rides. Balloons are launched from
Custer early in the morning and flights end about noon. The route
depends on the wind direction. The Crazy Horse monument is almost
always visable from the balloon and frequently balloon riders can see
Mt. Rushmore, but rarely up close. Advanced reservations are always
required. Info: 605-673-2520. Write: PO Box 210, Custer, SD 57730
Email : balloons@rapidnet.com |
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