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Black Elk Peak Loop (Black Elk Wilderness, SD)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Moderate Hikes, South Dakota3 Comments

Black Elk Peak, Black Elk Wilderness, Black Hills National Forest, August 2024 At 7,241 feet, Black Elk Peak is South Dakota’s highest point and the tallest peak in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The mountain (formerly known as Harney Peak) was a sacred place for the native Lakota and tops a band …

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Hadley Mountain Trail (Adirondack Park, NY)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn New York, Strenuous HikesLeave a comment

Despite its difficulty, the Hadley Mountain Trail is one of the most popular hikes in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains. The journey to the summit is a tough slog, gaining more than 1,500 feet in less than two miles. Hikers are nonetheless rewarded with panoramic views of the Adirondacks, Great Sacandaga Lake, and even the …

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