Trail Description

A climb to the highest point in South Dakota and the highest summit east of the Rockies. The trail winds through the granite spires and pine forest of Custer State Park to a stone fire lookout on top. The panorama over the Black Hills and the surrounding plains is magnificent.

Route Details

Route Map

No GPS track available for this trail yet

Weather forecast - Black Elk Peak

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Black Elk Peak.

broken clouds

25°C

Broken Clouds

58% Humidity
7 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

scattered clouds
Today
Scattered Clouds
14°C
scattered clouds
Tomorrow
Scattered Clouds
16°C
few clouds
Monday
Few Clouds
20°C
scattered clouds
Tuesday
Scattered Clouds
12°C
overcast clouds
Wednesday
Overcast Clouds
13°C

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