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Black Elk Peak via Harney Peak Trail

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3.3 mi
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1 hrs 36 min
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997 ft
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Overview

This is a easy one way trail to Black Elk Peak in Black Elk Wilderness Area.

This trail goes by Flashers View.

This is an alternate route for Black Elk Peak Loop via Harney Peak Trail and Trail 4.


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    8 months, 4 weeks ago
    This is just a gorgeous hike with wonderful views of the Black Hills. Highly recommended.
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    2 years ago
    Did this many times as a kid/teenager. I forgot how scenic it was.
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Alternate Routes

  1. Black Elk Peak via Harney Peak Trail and Lost Cabin Spur
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.6 mi

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  1. Black Elk Peak Loop via Harney Peak Trail and Trail 4
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.1 mi
  2. Black Elk Peak Loop via Lost Cabin Trail and Harney Peak Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.6 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.5 mi
  4. Black Elk Peak Loop via Harney Peak Trail 9N
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 14.5 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.8 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.1 mi
  9. Black Elk Peak via Lost Cabin Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 12.1 mi
  10. Black Elk Peak Loop via Lost Cabin Trail and Harney Peak Trail 9N
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 13.4 mi