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South Dakota
Custer County

Black Elk Peak – Black Elk Peak loop from Sylvan Lake

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Running trails & routes
United States
South Dakota
Custer County

Black Elk Peak – Black Elk Peak loop from Sylvan Lake

Hard

4.9

(2510)

10,902

runners

Black Elk Peak – Black Elk Peak loop from Sylvan Lake

01:17

10.8km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Black Elk Wilderness

Custer State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

Flashers View

Viewpoint

2

5.03 km

Black Elk Peak

Highlight • Summit

You are here at the highest point of the Black Hills. The Black Elk Peak or Harvey Peak offers you a panoramic view of quite impressive granitic rock formations. However, …

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5.38 km

Black Elk Peak

Highlight • Summit

Until August 2016, the peak was still called Harney Peak, named after General William S. Harney, who fought against the Brulé-Lakota. To honor Black Elk, for whom the Black Hills …

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

172 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,170 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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40 %

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