Black Elk Peak Summit in Fog, Black Hills, South Dakota

Trees and fog on top of Black Elk Peak
Trees and fog on top of Black Elk Peak.

A dense fog obscures the summit of Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota at 7,242 feet, located within the Black Hills National Forest. This granite peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is a site of significant cultural importance to the Lakota Sioux people. The surrounding landscape of Custer State Park, characterized by rocky terrain and scattered pine trees, is enveloped in mist, creating a serene and solitary atmosphere.

Photo taken in July 2019.

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