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A Short Hike to Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota 7-99

The following images were created on a day hike from the Sylvan Lake Campground (in Custer State Park in South Dakota) to Harney Peak. All images were created by Kip Ladage.
 
 

Harney Peak plaque

This plaque, attached to the side of the Harney Peak fire tower, explains the interesting aspects of Harney Peak.
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 

En route to Harney Peak, the trail near the Needles Highway follows a steep route through the Black Hills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Trailside scenery
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rugged peaks tower over the trees on the trail to Harney Peak.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The rugged Black Hills
 
 
 
 
 
 

As the trail climbs higher, the terrain becomes more rugged.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Black Elk Wilderness
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Portions of the trail to Harney Peak lead through the Black Elk Wilderness.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Trail-top near Harney Peak
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Finally, the trail nearly reaches Harney Peak at the top of the Black Hills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Harney Peak look-out tower
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

To the delight of the determined hiker...Harney Peak!
 
 
 
 
 
 

View from Harney Peak look-out tower
 
 
 
 
 
 

One of the views from Harney Peak.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 

Harney Peak, just right of the center of the ridge top, from a distance of several miles. Notice the shiny spot.
 
 
 
 

For more information on hiking to Harney Peak, click here.

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