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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Lakota Lake Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Brush Creek Trailhead

Door Trail

Door Trail

Hartford Beach State Park

Hartford Beach State Park

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

BHNF Trail #76: 76 Trail

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Minnekahata Trailhead

Minnekahata Trailhead

Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park

Platte Creek Recreation Area

Platte Creek Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

BHNF Trail #77: Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail

Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

West Pollock Recreation Area

West Pollock Recreation Area

Canyons Trail

Canyons Trail