Black Elk Peak Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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A Must Visit
Sylvan Lake is a must visit location when visiting the Black Hills area and this is the location of the trail heads leading you to the mountain peak. Get to Custer Park early because the parking lots ...
Definitely not an easy hike, however astonishing views, and when you reach the watchtower you feel some accomplishment. Recommend to walk counter clockwise in the loop (from the parking lot), as you o...
Honestly, the view at the top surpassed all my expectations. Absolutely breathtaking views of the black hills and surrounding area. It is crazy how far you can see around you. If you are fit enough...
A moderate hike but long with some superb views once you get to the end. Took me about 3.5 hours to walk up trail nine and then back down trail 4 so less than suggested but still worth every step. Lot...
Black Elk Peak is the tallest mountain east of the Rocky Mountains so it is a bit of a challenge to climb. I climbed from Sylvan Lake. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. It does climb qui...
A Must Visit
Sylvan Lake is a must visit location when visiting the Black Hills area and this is the location of the trail heads leading you to the mountain peak. Get to Custer Park early because the parking lots ...
Must do, strenuous hike
Definitely not an easy hike, however astonishing views, and when you reach the watchtower you feel some accomplishment. Recommend to walk counter clockwise in the loop (from the parking lot), as you o...
Must do in the area!
Honestly, the view at the top surpassed all my expectations. Absolutely breathtaking views of the black hills and surrounding area. It is crazy how far you can see around you. If you are fit enough...
Wonderful hike.
A moderate hike but long with some superb views once you get to the end. Took me about 3.5 hours to walk up trail nine and then back down trail 4 so less than suggested but still worth every step. Lot...
Great summit views
Black Elk Peak is the tallest mountain east of the Rocky Mountains so it is a bit of a challenge to climb. I climbed from Sylvan Lake. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. It does climb qui...