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Harney Peak North Trail
This is the harder and less-traveled route up Harney Peak.
Plan Around Harney Peak North Trail
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Harney Peak North Trail Details
This is the harder and less-traveled route up Harney Peak, the highest point in South Dakota. The trail starts at the Willow Creek Horse Camp, off Highway 244, beginning at an elevation of 5,100 feet and climbing nearly 2,100 feet up a rocky ridgeline to gain the summit. You'll get great views of Elkhorn Mountain and the backside of Mount Rushmore along the way. The trail is 4.4 miles each way.
Difficulty
High
Distance
8.8 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Harney Peak North Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Harney Peak North Trail
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2.1 mi away
Horsethief Lake Campground
This lakeside campground is very popular, especially during the summer.
2.8 mi away
Keystone, S.D.
Of all the towns nearby Mount Rushmore, Keystone is the closest.
3.1 mi away
State Road 244
State Road 244 is the only road that leads right to the entrance of Mount Rushmore.
3.3 mi away
The 1880 Train
This scenic railroad makes a 20-mile round trip from Hill City to Keystone and back.
3.3 mi away
Hill City, S.D.
Hill City is known as the geological and archaeological center of the Black Hills.
