Harney Peak
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• Statistics:
  • Date Hiked:  July 9, 2005
  • Miles Hiked:  6.0
  • Elevation Gain:  1,600'
  • Hiking Partner(s):  None
• Description:
  • On the way back from North Dakota, we drove through Rapid City to see Mount Rushmore and do some tourist activities.  Since I had hiked White Butte, I figured I might as well try Harney Peak which is South Dakota's state highpoint.  I'm certainly not a state high pointer, but it was too convenient to pass up.  Harney Peak is in the Black Hills, and this was more of an actual hike with a trail, true summit, and a few miles to cover.  I was hiking by 6:00 and only ran into a couple people on the trail.  It took me an hour to get to the lookout on top and forty minutes to get back to the trailhead.
• Maps:
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• Photographs:
  • Harney Peak in the distance about a mile into the hike.
  • Cool rock formations scattered throughout the area.
  • The lookout tower on the summit.
  • The views of the Black Hills.
  • My ceremonial summit photo.
  • The rock tower from a different angle.
  • I didn't take the time to wait for good light.  I zoomed in on the tower and summit on the way out in this photo.

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