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Black Elk Peak
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Description
It's the the highest elevation between the Rocky Mountains in the western United States and the Pyrenees Mountains in France. From the top you can see South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska and North Dakota.
Short Hike: There are many different trails that can get you there, but the most common is Trail No. 9, which begins by Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Sep 14, 2023
Jordon
Started at the Cathedral Spire parking lot, hike to the end of the Cathedral Spire trail, went into the forest and found the black elk peak trail.
Jun 17, 2021
Private User
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
7.9
mi
12.7
km
Black Elk Peak Loop
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
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61
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3.0
mi
4.9
km
Sunday Gulch Trail
Difficult
Custer, SD
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Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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39
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0.9
mi
1.4
km
Cathedral Spires Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
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25
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3.3
mi
5.4
km
Harney Peak #9 (South)
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Dry enough, tiny bit of mud, nothing to worry about at all as you can go around while still on trail
65 days ago
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21
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1.0
mi
1.6
km
Sylvan Lake Shore Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Easy/Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
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20
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0.4
mi
0.6
km
Little Devils Tower Trail
Difficult
Custer, SD
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Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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9
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3.0
mi
4.9
km
Lover's Leap Trail
Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
All Clear
Update
71 days ago
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17
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4.4
mi
7.1
km
Harney Peak #9 (North)
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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9
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6.1
mi
9.8
km
Norbeck #3
Intermediate
Custer, SD
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Intermediate
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
Update
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1
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1.8
mi
2.9
km
Willow Creek Rushmore Trail #5
Intermediate/Difficult
Custer, SD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Custer, SD |
Unknown
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1
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