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Black Elk Peak, South Dakota

Laura and I were up at the stone tower on Black Elk Peak in July 2026. It is the highest point in South Dakota, and the view off the tower is a wide look at the Black Hills. It was a hot, mostly clear day, in the mid 80s, with only a light breeze.

The stone fire tower sits on the summit, and you can climb it for that last bit of view. We had started the day down at Sylvan Lake and walked up through the granite to get here.