All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
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
Gateway Towns
Rapid City, SD
Deadwood, SD
Custer, SD
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.