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An easy loop hike which provides a view of Black Elk Peak and also leads to the Harney Peak North Trail.


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Map Key

2.6

Miles

4.2

KM

Loop

5,292' 1,613 m

High

5,026' 1,532 m

Low

317' 97 m

Up

317' 97 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

59%

Max Grade (31°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Family Friendly An easy and short trail.

Need to Know

The trail gets muddy after it rains.

Description

It's a good trail with low grades which ends where it starts. The loop is 2.6 miles and has trees, a creek, small waterfall, and a prairie. Children and pets can have a nice hike.

Flora & Fauna

Small animals such as chipmunks. Occasionally deer may be seen.

Contacts

Shared By:

Matthew Larsen

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Trail Rankings

#71

in South Dakota

#24,879

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Aug 21, 2021
Mark S
A little muddy in the first mile 3.6mi — 1h 12m
May 2, 2020
Ellen Arens
Aug 16, 2019
Sarah Pauley
Some mud in sections
Jul 23, 2019
Micah and Kaity Bader
Used this trail to get to Harney Peak trail #9 1mi
May 10, 2019
Andrew Hartnett
2.6mi — 1h 00m
Sep 24, 2018
Adrianna Carey
Aug 27, 2018
Rose Clemons
A lot of horses use this trail
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