Visitors have to pay a $20 per vehicle entrance fee for Custer State Park in order to access this trail, but believe me, you will be thankful for the opportunity to not only visit the highest point in South Dakota, but also experience some of the majesty of South Dakota’s most cherished state park as well. The trailhead for the Black Elk Peak Trail is located within the borders of Custer State Park, which is in the Black Elk Wilderness, which is within the Black Hills National Forest. Just to paint a picture, on the Black Elk Peak hike, visitors will be graced with welcoming views from one of the most serene lakes in the region, Sylvan Lake, as well as the towering, craggy fingers of the Cathedral Spires, and the untouched and rugged wilderness of the Black Elk Wilderness and Black Hills National Forest. Other Active Travel Opportunities Near Black Elk PeakĪs I have navigated my way across the United States in an effort to hike all fifty of its state highpoints, I have encountered humble highpoints that are best tackled as an add on to other noteworthy things to do in the area, and then I have encountered exhilarating highpoint hikes that are THE best hike in their state.īlack Elk Peak is a state highpoint I can confidently say stands on its own merit, and is the one unmissable reason you should visit this state for a sampling of South Dakota hiking! No where else in the country will you find terrain, topography, and views like these than you will at the highest point in South Dakota!.Recommendations for the Highest Point in South Dakota.Trailhead and Initial Ascent Up the Black Elk Peak Trail.
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