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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 Run: 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
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 |
Unknown
Update
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65
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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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry - handrails are a bit loose in some areas. the loop is currently 4 miles due to a detour.
74 days ago
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40
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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 |
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26
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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 |
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22
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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
Update
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21
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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 |
Unknown
Update
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18
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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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11
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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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Dry: 8/21/25: Some poison ivy around Horsethief Lake and surrounding trls.
53 days ago
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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
Update
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1
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