Black Elk Wilderness, Wilderness area in South Dakota
The Black Elk Wilderness is characterized by rocky terrain and ponderosa pine forests.
Named after the Oglala Lakota spiritual leader Black Elk, the area has been recognized as a US wilderness since 1980.
It holds significance for the Lakota people as it encompasses Black Elk Peak, a sacred site.
Popular activities within the wilderness include hiking, backpacking, and nature study.
The Harney Peak Lookout Tower, a former fire lookout tower and now historic site, can be found at its highest point.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1980
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recarea/?recid=80906
GPS coordinates: 43.85000,-103.53300
Source: Wikimedia
Black Elk Peak Lookout Tower
1.8 km
Black Elk Peak
1.8 km
Needles
1.9 km
Sunday Gulch Trail
3 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
6.8 km
Lincoln Borglum Museum
6.9 km
Mount Rushmore
7 km
Crazy Horse Memorial
7.4 km
Crazy Horse Memorial
8.3 km
Peter Norbeck Summer House
8.4 km
The National Presidential Wax Museum
9.6 km
Black Hills Playhouse
9.7 km
Keystone School
10.4 km
Custer County Courthouse
10.8 km
1881 Courthouse Museum
10.8 km
Keystone Wye
11.1 km
Mount Coolidge Lookout Tower
12.4 km
Custer State Park
14.8 km
Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center
15.2 km
Rushmore Cave
16.4 km
Stratobowl
20.6 km
Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion
22.3 km
Pactola Lake
25 km
Rankin Ridge Lookout Tower
25.3 km
Jewel Cave Visitor Center
27.3 km
Jewel Cave
27.3 km
Hermosa Masonic Lodge
27.4 km
