At 7,242 feet, Black Elk Peak stands prominently as the highest point in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Standing sentinel over the Black Hills, Black Elk Peak is topped by the stone fire tower that provides a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape.

Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of South Dakota and the Midwestern United States. It lies in the Black Elk Wilderness area, in southern Pennington County, in the Black Hills. [3] The peak lies 3.7 mi (6.0 km) west-southwest of Mount Rushmore. [7]

Atop Harney Peak is a structure formerly used as a fire lookout and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The startlingly expansive view from the peak allows visitors to gaze over land in four states — South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana.

Amid much controversy in the state of South Dakota, the former Harney Peak is now officially Black Elk Peak, following a ruling by the U.S. Board of Geographic Names on August 11, 2016. That ruling will affect how the summit is named on all federal maps in the future.

At 7,242 feet, Black Elk Peak — previously known as Harney Peak — isn’t just the highest point in South Dakota. It’s the highest elevation between the Rocky Mountains in the western United States and the Pyrenees Mountains in France.

2023年10月3日 · Distance: 7 miles roundtrip (out and back). Elevation gain: 5,166 ft. Duration: 4-5 hours. Highest point in South Dakota. Incredible stone lookout. Great views of the black hills. The Harney Peak Trailhead #9 is located in the northwest …

Black Elk Peak is one of the tallest mountain peaks in South Dakota. Previously known as Harney Peak, it has the highest elevation in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. This peak has long been popular and offers stunning panoramic views from the top.

2024年9月11日 · Black Elk Peak via Harney Peak Trail (Trail #9) The most popular and probably the easiest is Trail #9 (often called 9S). It is about 3.5 miles each way and has a very wide path most of the way. Not only is the uphill gradual but it has some downhill along the way which breaks up the climb.

2021年11月22日 · Black Elk Peak (formerly known as Harney Peak) is located inside Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The park is named after General George Armstrong Custer. Simultaneously, the peak is also named after a Lakota (Native American) Medicine Man who was related to the warrior Crazy Horse.

Black Elk Peak, formerly called Harney Peak, stands at 7,242 feet and is the highest point in South Dakota. Located within the Black Hills National Forest, this peak offers hikers breathtaking views, rich history, and a chance to explore one of the most iconic summits between the Rockies and the Pyrenees.