The core of the Black Hills National Forest's 53 miles of hiking and horseback trails lies within the 35,000-acre Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the 9,824-acre Black Elk Wilderness Area, adjacent to the Mt. Rushmore Memorial. It is commonly referred to as the Harney Peak Trail System, because most trails lead to Harney Peak, the highest point in the Black Hills. The area provides a wealth of nonmotorized recreational opportunities, including wildlife viewing and mountaintop panoramic views of pine forests, spectacular geologic formations, and cool canyons. Horseback riders and hikers are the primary users of the trail system, but mountain biking has become increasingly popular in recent years. Although biking is permitted in the Norbeck Preserve, it is not authorized within the Black Elk Wilderness.
Location:
RR 2, Box 200, Forest Supervisor, BHNF, Custer South Dakota 57730
Telephone
605-673-2251
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Rapid City) All Cats-n-Dogs Hospital
(Rapid City) Bear Country U.S.A.
(Custer) Black Elk Wilderness Area
(Hot Springs) Fall River Veterinary Clinic
(Rapid City) G-Man Outdoor Adventure
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04/11 Coming to The Custer area
Rawhide Pageant & Sr. Pro Rodeo Lusk WY July12-13 The Legend of Rawhide is an annual celebration of the history, legend, and Western heritage of Niobrara County.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis SD August5-11 Since 1938, Sturgis has welcomed motorcycle enthusiasts from across the United States and around the world to the annual Motorcycle Rally. Based out of this small community in the northern Black Hills, the Rally officially runs for seven days every August.
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