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South Dakota
Harney # 9 South
3.6 mi
Distance
1,203 ft
Gain
1h 41m
Time
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Harney # 9 South
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,203 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,203 ft
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About this trail
Harney #9 South is an out-and-back trail in South Dakota's Black Hills region that climbs steadily through forested terrain with significant elevation gain. This 3.6-mile route gains nearly 1,000 feet, rewarding hikers with views of the surrounding pine and spruce forest ecosystem typical of the higher elevations in the Harney Peak area.
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