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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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    1 year ago
    This is just a gorgeous hike with wonderful views of the Black Hills. Highly recommended.
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    2 years, 3 months ago
    Did this many times as a kid/teenager. I forgot how scenic it was.
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Black Elk Wilderness Hike
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Black Elk Wilderness Hike
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Black Elk Peak
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  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
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.6 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.5 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 14.5 mi
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