How long is Harney/Little Devils Tower?

3 miles, out & back, with about 900 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 27 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Harney/Little Devils Tower?

It's rated Hard. a granite scramble near Black Elk Peak

Where is Harney/Little Devils Tower?

Harney/Little Devils Tower is in South Dakota. a granite scramble near Black Elk Peak

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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.

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