Black Elk Peak, Highest peak in South Dakota
Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The mountain was renamed in 2016 to honor the Oglala Lakota holy man, Black Elk.
It is considered a sacred site by many American Indians, particularly the Lakota Sioux.
The peak is accessible by hiking trails and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
At 7,244 feet, it is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States.
Location: Pennington County
Elevation above the sea: 2,208 m
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Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The Black Elk Wilderness is characterized by rocky terrain and ponderosa pine forests.
The Needles of the Black Hills of South Dakota are a region of eroded granite pillars, towers, and spires.
The Lincoln Borglum Museum showcases exhibits on the creation and meaning of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Mount Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents.
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota.
