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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Burke Lake Recreation Area

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Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

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Joyner Ridge Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

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Fort Mead Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

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Window Trail

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Oakwood Lakes State Park

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

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Lake Alvin Recreation Area

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BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

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Dumont Trailhead

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Saddle Pass

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Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Deer Creek Trailhead

Deer Creek Trailhead

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Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

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Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park