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

Edgemont Trailhead

Edgemont Trailhead

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Sugarloaf Trailhead

Sugarloaf Trailhead

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

BHNF Trail #88: Cook Lake

Castle Trail (West)

Castle Trail (West)

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead