Poet’s Table

Poet’s Table is a neat little local spot in Custer State Park where people go to sit and enjoy nature and write their thoughts down. There is a table, a chair, and a cupboard full of journals that people have shared their thoughts in for many years. The trail to Poet’s Table is not always easy to find, and the hike to get there can be hard for some. During the summer months it can be busy as more and more people learn of this local treasure. The rest of the year, you can go there and have hours to yourself. If you have time, I suggest you check it out.

The start of the way to Poet’s Table at Little Devil’s Tower Parking lot.

The start of the way to Poet’s Table at Little Devil’s Tower Parking lot.

Nice easy trail.

Nice easy trail.

Starts to go up and up immediately.

Starts to go up and up immediately.

Pretty steep climb.

Pretty steep climb.

When you see this heart stone, you are almost there.

When you see this heart stone, you are almost there.

Turn here to go to Poet’s Table - the 3rd trail that goes to the left.

Turn here to go to Poet’s Table - the 3rd trail that goes to the left.

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Nice views.

Nice views.

At the top turn here by the rock - not easily marked.

At the top turn here by the rock - not easily marked.

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Table is pretty marked up.

Table is pretty marked up.

Here you are - Poet’s Table.

Here you are - Poet’s Table.

Lots of journals to read and write in.

Lots of journals to read and write in.

Cool artwork.

Cool artwork.

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Inspiring notes.

Inspiring notes.

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Sit and enjoy the views.

Sit and enjoy the views.

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The old Poet’s table before some people vandalized it.

The old Poet’s table before some people vandalized it.

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Trail on the way down.

Trail on the way down.

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