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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North Wheeler Recreation Area

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Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

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Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

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Prairie Trail

West Whitlock Recreation Area

West Whitlock Recreation Area

Cliff Shelf

Cliff Shelf

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak North

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

Pringle Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

Spring Creek Trailhead

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #9: Harney Peak South

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

BHNF Trail #32: Hell Canyon Trail

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Englewood Trailhead

Englewood Trailhead