Roamward
Hard

Black Elk Peak

South Dakota

Distance7 mi
Est. time~3 hr 5 min
Elevation gain↗ 1,500 ft
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the highest point east of the Rockies, with a stone lookout.

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Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.