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Black Hills

Alaska

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 7,242 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

55.6833, -162.0833

About Black Hills

The Black Hills are a small mountain range located in southwestern South Dakota, near the border with Wyoming. This rugged, forested landscape is home to a diverse array of wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Black Hills feature rolling hills, steep-walled canyons, and granite peaks that rise up from the surrounding Great Plains. The range's highest point is Harney Peak, which stands at 7,242 feet in elevation.

Notable Peaks

Harney Peak

7,242 ft

Black Elk Peak

7,242 ft

Terry Peak

7,064 ft

Custer Peak

7,242 ft

Odakota Mountain

7,200 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
fishing
rock climbing
mountain biking
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Rapid City, SD
Custer, SD
Deadwood, SD

Location

Alaska

55.6833, -162.0833

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Data Source

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

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