6.4 mi
Distance
1,663 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 53m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Black Elk Peak via Harney Peak Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,884 ft |
| High point | 3.2 mi | 2,185 ft |
| End | 6.4 mi | 1,884 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Custer State Park
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Custer, SD · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Custer County, SD
- Jurisdiction:
- Custer State Park · South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(605) 394-2693
- Address:13329 US Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730 · SD
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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