Great Hikes: Black Elk Peak, Black Hills, South Dakota
I can't stress this enough: bring plenty of water and some high protein snacks for fuel. You'll need it on this 8-mile round-trip trek.
Black Elk Peak
Injured Man Rescued From Black Elk Peak After Hiking Off-Trail
Man rescued by chopper in the Black Hills while hiking to the top of Black Elk Peak.
Harney Peak Getting a Name Change
A federal board decided to rename Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak at a conference early Thursday. A member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, proposed the change.