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

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Notch Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

Willow Creek Trailhead

Willow Creek Trailhead

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

Dakota Point Trailhead

Dakota Point Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

Roughlock Falls Trail

Roughlock Falls Trail

Sunday Gulch Trail

Sunday Gulch Trail

Mountain Disc Golf Course

Mountain Disc Golf Course

Legion Lake Trail

Legion Lake Trail

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Sica Hollow State Park

Sica Hollow State Park

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Castle Trail (West)

Castle Trail (West)

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Randall Creek Recreation Area

Medicine Loop (West)

Medicine Loop (West)