The trail later heads south past a cabin 0.3 mi and ties into the Centennial Trail. The trail begins at the Badger Hole Trailhead (1 mile off highway 16A on Badger Clark Road) then leads west to the Badger Hole Cabin. North of SD Hwy 87, Needles Hwy on Camp Remington Road (CSP 345) Throughout this area is evidence of past logging activity.
The trail then continues to the Badger Hole, home of South Dakota's first Poet Laureate, and the Centennial Trail's Badger Hole Trailhead. Continuing south from the highway (across a small stream) and following the trail markers up the hill to the right, this section of the trail enters an area burned in the 1988 Galena Fire. About 6 miles from the trailhead, the trail crosses US Highway 16A near the Legion Lake Lodge and campground. There are several small stream crossings. It continues to follow the trail markers through this gently rolling section of the park. The trail leaves the trailhead and leads south, crossing SD Highway 87, and traverses a small hill. This trail is also used by horse riders and mountain bikers. The trail is marked with a combination of brown fiberglass posts and gray diamonds fastened to trees. Three trailheads provide access points to Custer State Park's portion of the trail. This trail offers opportunities to view the natural and cultural resources of the Black Hills. This 111-mile trail spans the length of the Black Hills from Bear Butte State Park in the north to Wind Cave National Park in the South - approximately 22 miles of the trail are located within Custer State Park. 5 mile south of US Highway 16A on Badger Clark Road.
Interpretive signs along the trail further explain the trail system. The trail winds through a mixed pine and hardwood forest and along rocky hillsides - a portion of the rock-lined trail was built by the poet himself. The country behind his cabin was very special to Badger and became the inspiration for some of his poetry. The Badger Clark Historic Trail is located behind the historic Badger Hole, home of Charles Badger Clark, South Dakota's first Poet Laureate.
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