Black Elk Peak Loop via Harney Peak Trail and Trail 4
7.1 mi
Distance
3 hrs 45 min
Time
terrain
991 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to Black Elk Peak in Custer State Park.
This trail goes by Flashers View.
Sights to See
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Amazing hike. Took trail #9 to the peak, shortest trail to the top and mostly forested. Trail was crowded but lots of room at the top to spread out. Trail #4 down was spectacular with views of cathedral spires and hiking through the rock formations. Much of trail is in the open and sunny, so hot.
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Public Tracks
Black Elk Peak is the highest natural point in South Dakota 7,242
Great Hike to the Highest Peak East of the Rockies
Black Elk Peak is the highest natural point in South Dakota. It lies in the Black Elk Wilderness area, in southern Pennington County, in the Black Hills National Forest.[2] The peak lies 3.7 mi (6.0 km) WSW of Mount Rushmore.[5] At 7,242 feet (2,207 m),[1] it has been described by the Board on Geographical Names as the highest summit in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. It was formerly known as Harney Peak (1855–2016) and is known as Hinhan Kaga (in Lakota).
Mt. Harney, SD
To Mt. Harney from Sylvan Lake on a chilly (7° C) day in September with Paul Grenier.
Black Elk Peak - Little Devil's Tower - Cathedral Spires Loop 7/2/19 5:56:01 AM
Loop. Stopped a little short from the top of little devils tower
