Everything about Harney Peak totally explained
Harney Peak is the highest
mountain in
South Dakota, located in
Black Hills National Forest. Its elevation is 7,242 ft (2,207 m). The peak is the highest point east of the
Rocky Mountains on the continent of
North America. An abandoned fire lookout tower is situated on the summit. A plaque at the base of the tower which reads "Valentine McGillycuddy, Wasicu Wacan" marks the final resting place for
Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy.
The peak was named in the late 1850s by Lieutenant
Gouverneur K. Warren in honor of General
William S. Harney, who was commander of the military in the Black Hills area in the late 1850s.
Harney Peak is the site of
Black Elk's "Great Vision" he received when nine years old and the site to which he returned, accompanied by John G. Neihardt, as an old man.
The top can be reached by following the trails either from
Sylvan Lake or Horse Thief Lake. The hike from Sylvan Lake to the summit and back is about 6 miles (10 km). Harney Peak is located within the
Black Elk Wilderness area. No permit is required for use of the trail, although the National Forest Service asks (at a self-service kiosk) that hikers register to obtain a free permit upon entering the Black Elk Wilderness area, en route to the summit.
The entire area around Harney Peak is one of the most popular hiking locations in the Black Hills. The trails which course through the Black Elk Wilderness and nearby
Custer State Park are walked on at all seasons of the year. There has been great interest in expanding this wilderness area in recent years.
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