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United StatesSouth DakotaKeystone
Black Elk Peak
Custer, South Dakota, USA
United StatesSouth DakotaKeystone

Black Elk Peak

14
 reviews
Length7.7 mi
Elev. Gain1518.6 ft
Est. Steps18000

Black Elk Peak Introduction

Black Elk Peak is a 7.7 mile (18,000-step) route located near Custer, South Dakota, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 1518.6 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Reviews
4.5
（14）
Nathaniel
2025/09/01
Heather
2025/08/05
So we took trail 4 towards Black Elk Peak from Sylvan lake. We wanted to see the Little Devils Tower and took a path that we thought was the path if it was it was super old and no one had taken it in years. That being said take Trail 9 to the Peak it is shorter.
TS
2024/09/08
Audrey
2024/06/19
Renata
2024/05/28
I’m tired
Maizie
2024/04/10
lsdwarrior
2023/06/18
TJ
2023/05/29
kinsey
2023/02/19
strehan
2022/10/01
Rosana
2022/09/07
Moon
2022/05/02
Arie
2021/08/17
becky.cable234
2020/07/18
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

7.7 mi

Elev. Gain

1518.6 ft

Est. Steps

18000
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