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

Kirk Trailhead

Kirk Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

West Pollock Recreation Area

West Pollock Recreation Area

Union Grove State Park

Union Grove State Park

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

BHNF Trail #9: Sunday Gulch

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Saddle Pass

Saddle Pass

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

Castle Trail (East)

Castle Trail (East)

North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Cow Creek Recreation Area

Cow Creek Recreation Area

Mystic Trailhead

Mystic Trailhead

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

West Whitlock Recreation Area

West Whitlock Recreation Area

Okobojo Point Recreation Area

Okobojo Point Recreation Area

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Swan Creek Recreation Area