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Mountain Range
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Black Hills

Alaska

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 7,242 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

62.7089, -141.8693

About Black Hills

The Black Hills are a small mountain range located in western South Dakota, near the state's border with Wyoming. The range is characterized by rugged, granite-capped peaks and dense pine forests, with a mix of high-alpine and forested terrain. The Black Hills rise abruptly from the surrounding prairies, creating a distinctive landscape of steep ridges and deep canyons.

Notable Peaks

Harney Peak

7,242 ft

Terry Peak

7,072 ft

Black Elk Peak

7,242 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
rock climbing
mountain biking
fishing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Rapid City, SD
Deadwood, SD
Custer, SD

Location

Alaska

62.7089, -141.8693

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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