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

Door Trail

Door Trail

Rochford Trailhead

Rochford Trailhead

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Custer Spur to Stockade Lake Trail

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Bear Butte Lake Trailhead

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Indian Creek Recreation Area

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

French Creek Natural Area

French Creek Natural Area

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Red Beds Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Boland Ridge Trail at Wind Cave National Park

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Fisher Grove State Park

Fisher Grove State Park

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Custer State Park

Custer State Park