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

Samelius Trailhead

Samelius Trailhead

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Snake Creek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #68: Eagle Cliff Trails

BHNF Trail #68: Eagle Cliff Trails

Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Revheim Bay Recreation Area

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

Window Trail

Window Trail

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument