Custer County, South Dakota, United States
6.5 miles (10.5 km) · 1,453 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The Black Elk Peak (SD) is a 6.5 mile route in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The course features 1,453 feet of elevation gain and 1,417 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.3 miles and gains 995 feet. Vertical rate measures 224 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 47% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 92.84th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring South Dakota's mountain terrain.
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