Black Elk Peak

At 7,244 feet, Black Elk Peak isn't just the highest spot in elevation in South Dakota, it's the highest summit east of the Rocky Mountains in the entire United States. Here are a few remarkable photos from one of the most breathtaking spots in all of 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.

Man rescued by chopper in the Black Hills while hiking to the top of Black Elk Peak.

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.