Harney Peak #9 (South)
Trail
3.3 mile
5.4 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
204'
62 m
Descent: -1,189' -362 m
High: 7,155' 2,181 m
Low: 6,170' 1,881 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 8% (5°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Current trail conditions
All Clear
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“A beautiful hike to an abandoned fire tower atop the highest summit in South Dakota.”
— Holton Huntington
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Description
Once on the trail, follow it to the summit, where you'll come upon the granite top of Harney Peak. Follow the trail up the stairs and metal walkways until you come to the fire tower. The view is stunning and the tower, built in the 1930s, adds an element of grandeur.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Black Hills National Forest Office
Mar 22, 3009: Black Hills National Forest Firefighters Honored for Saving a Life
Jul 16, 2019: Tinton Trail Added as Official National Forest System Trail
Jul 16, 2019: Gubbels New Mystic District Ranger
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