BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

This is the most popular route to Harney Peak – be prepared to encounter many people, especially in the summer.
Hikers begin on a roadbed that leads to a fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, now on the Register of Historic Places.
The trail is steep, but the rewars include stunning views of four states.

Trail Elevation: Elevation: 6,100 to 7,200 feet
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Distance: 3.5 miles

South Dakota Trails / State Parks

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Oahe Downstream Recreation Area

Oahe Downstream Recreation Area

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

West Bend Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Castle Trail (West)

Castle Trail (West)

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

Little Devils Tower Trail

Little Devils Tower Trail

Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead

Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

Samelius Trailhead

Samelius Trailhead