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Black Hills

California

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 7,242 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

33.3987, -115.0439

About Black Hills

The Black Hills are a small mountain range located in western South Dakota, not in California as stated in the prompt. The Black Hills rise from the Great Plains, reaching elevations up to around 7,200 feet. The range is known for its dense pine forests, granite peaks, and deep canyons carved by streams and rivers. The terrain varies from gentle, rolling hills to steep, rugged cliffs, providing a diverse landscape for outdoor recreation.

Notable Peaks

Black Elk Peak

7,242 ft

Harney Peak

7,242 ft

Terry Peak

7,100 ft

Bear Butte

4,426 ft

Custer Peak

7,202 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
Custer, SD
Deadwood, SD

Location

California

33.3987, -115.0439

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Data Source

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

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