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Black Hills

California

Elevation Range

3,500 ft - 7,242 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

35.4750, -117.8426

About Black Hills

The Black Hills are a small mountain range located in western South Dakota, just east of the Wyoming border. The range is characterized by rugged, forested terrain with numerous granite peaks and ridges. The Black Hills are an isolated island of high ground surrounded by the Great Plains, rising abruptly to over 7,000 feet in elevation. The area is known for its diverse wildlife, including large herds of bison, elk, and bighorn sheep.

Notable Peaks

Black Elk Peak

7,242 ft

Harney Peak

7,242 ft

Custer Peak

7,242 ft

Odakota Mountain

7,123 ft

Terry Peak

7,066 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing
rock climbing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Rapid City, SD
Custer, SD
Deadwood, SD

Location

California

35.4750, -117.8426

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Data Source

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

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