Hard

Harney/Little Devils Tower

South Dakota

Distance3 mi
Est. time~1 hr 27 min
Elevation gain↗ 900 ft
RouteOut & back
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Harney/Little Devils Tower is a hard 3-mile out & back hike in South Dakota with about 900 ft of elevation gain. a granite scramble near Black Elk Peak.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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