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Black Elk Peak Stats
#1 · April 15, 2021, 6:41 pm
Black Elk Peak is the highest point in South Dakota and stands at 7,231 feet above sea level. This elevation puts Black Elk Peak at position 15 for the highest peaks in the United States. The peak prominence for Black Elk Peak is 2911 ft. and its isolation is 139.5 miles.
Black Elk Peak is located in the Black Elk Wilderness.
There are many trails to the summit, one of which is located at Mount Rushmore. There is a stone tower at the top, once used for a fire lookout.