Black Elk Wilderness

Hiking the Centennial Trail

Hiking the Centennial Trail

2019 marks 30 years since the Centennial Trail was established so we thought “We’re supposed to know all about hiking in the Black Hills. It’s probably about time that we hike this thing.” With that in mind, we needed to decide how we were going to do it.

The best day hike in the Black Hills

The best day hike in the Black Hills

One of the most popular day hikes in the Black Hills is the hike up to Black Elk Peak (formerly known as Harney Peak). This hike will take you through the Black Elk Wilderness area where bicycles, motorized vehicles, and even motorized equipment are prohibited.