Climbing Harney was a cool way to finish my 6-week western road trip of '02.
odogg0824 - Nov 26, 2007 1:04 am Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2007
Amazing Views
Took the Willow Creek trail (10-12 miles round trip). There was about 2 inches of snow and the trail had a lot of rocks making for a slippery day. The views offered along the Willow Creek trail are fantastic and the summit although cold and windy in late November, provides a great panoramic of the black hills.
Judd97 - Nov 18, 2007 8:38 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2007
Harney Peak
Climbed it with a group of friends from college, had a blast. Kind of bummed about the tower on the summit, but still a great hike.
eric-griz - Nov 9, 2007 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2002
One of my faves!
One of my favorite highpoints. I've hiked up it several times. My favorite time, however, was the first time in the April snow!
buzzdainer - Oct 14, 2007 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2002
Sylvan Lake
Easy hike, lots of people.
reboyles - Oct 11, 2007 11:00 am Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2007
Harney Peak
My wife, dog and I hiked up from Sylvan Lake on a picture perfect fall day. The campgrounds had recently closed and there were very few people on the mountain this day. The aspen were in their peak colors and the temperature ranged from the 50s to low 70s. Even though all of the western highpoints are much taller and more difficult than Harney Peak, this is one summit to not miss.
breagen - Sep 27, 2007 7:02 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2006
High Point #1
The start of my High Point adventure, excellent hike to a beautiful view!
Easier hike than I'd anticipated...hiked on Labor Day weekend, so Sylvan Lake (and the trail) were both very, very busy. Beautiful up top, with great views in all directions, and, inexplicably, swarms of ladybugs EVERYwhere.
This was an easy hike from the lake. I wanted to start out early, like daybreak, but I was talking to the ranger the day beforehand while in Custer State Park, and he advised not to do that because there was reportings of mountain lions in the area this year. So I followed his advise, and got a late start for me (9am) It was partly cloudy on the top, so there was limited views, still it was very nice. On the way down there was LOTS of people heading up. I mean like maybe 50 or so! My gosh I guess this one is popular.
The Vor - Jul 16, 2007 3:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2007
Side Trip
Little hike to the tower on the way back from the winds. NICE breeze up top cuz it was already hot at 8 in the morning.
evolution_star - Jul 16, 2007 10:17 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2007
On the way home
Quick jaunt up the trail in crocs after coming back from the winds.
scramblingbadger - Jun 22, 2007 12:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2007
A great hike!
After hiking up the Little Devils Tower, we continued on Trail 4 to the top of Harney Peak. The hike took us through moving clouds, with lots of breezy cool mists. Many other hikers were on the trail, and we got the chance to visit with a few. The hike from the Little Devils Tower took about an hour. Spectacular views!
Holsti97 - Jun 11, 2007 12:26 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2007
Harney Peak
Climbed with my wife and son Ryan. Nice hike with spectacular views of Custer State Park. Took 1.5 hours to climb and we had the summit to ourselves. Spent an hour on top. Camped at Sylvan Lake. HP #22.
k2excursion - May 29, 2007 9:29 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2004
Highpoint # 27
3-year anniversary date for climbing Harney Peak. It was beautiful! I was up & down in 4 hours, including spending over an hour at the summit. Several mountain goats were up there, getting highpoint credit as well. It's not too difficult of a hike, and the scenery is amazing! Rains came after I got down. Lucky me.
Proterra - May 13, 2007 10:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2003
Sturgis
Was in the area during the Sturgis rally... Fucking insane, there must've been 5,000 summiting that day.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 3:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
HP #18
Camped in a KOA, one of the biggest ones I saw up to this day...
Some 600 campsites... it was huge...
Found Sylvan Lake; what a nice place to stay;
We almost ran out of water on the way up;
I had to get down and get some more before getting to the top!!
stinkycheezman33 - Mar 8, 2007 4:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2005
My First State Highpoint
what a great hike!
up before dawn to watch the sun rise on the trail and back to the campsite before 9:00!
a great day full of wonderful memories
nbasford - Dec 31, 2007 12:44 am
Greatlove it
MattGreene - Dec 1, 2007 6:03 pm
End of Road TripClimbing Harney was a cool way to finish my 6-week western road trip of '02.
odogg0824 - Nov 26, 2007 1:04 am Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2007
Amazing ViewsTook the Willow Creek trail (10-12 miles round trip). There was about 2 inches of snow and the trail had a lot of rocks making for a slippery day. The views offered along the Willow Creek trail are fantastic and the summit although cold and windy in late November, provides a great panoramic of the black hills.
Judd97 - Nov 18, 2007 8:38 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2007
Harney PeakClimbed it with a group of friends from college, had a blast. Kind of bummed about the tower on the summit, but still a great hike.
eric-griz - Nov 9, 2007 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2002
One of my faves!One of my favorite highpoints. I've hiked up it several times. My favorite time, however, was the first time in the April snow!
buzzdainer - Oct 14, 2007 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2002
Sylvan LakeEasy hike, lots of people.
reboyles - Oct 11, 2007 11:00 am Date Climbed: Oct 5, 2007
Harney PeakMy wife, dog and I hiked up from Sylvan Lake on a picture perfect fall day. The campgrounds had recently closed and there were very few people on the mountain this day. The aspen were in their peak colors and the temperature ranged from the 50s to low 70s. Even though all of the western highpoints are much taller and more difficult than Harney Peak, this is one summit to not miss.
breagen - Sep 27, 2007 7:02 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2006
High Point #1The start of my High Point adventure, excellent hike to a beautiful view!
tioga - Sep 15, 2007 11:11 pm
HotHiked this on a family vacation. I remember it was incredibly hot that day and my dad just about passed out from dehydration.
weeds19 - Sep 8, 2007 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2004
First time in the Black HillsI followed the well maintained trail up to the interesting summit lookout.
Zandt - Sep 5, 2007 1:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
Very popular hike!Easier hike than I'd anticipated...hiked on Labor Day weekend, so Sylvan Lake (and the trail) were both very, very busy. Beautiful up top, with great views in all directions, and, inexplicably, swarms of ladybugs EVERYwhere.
TLP - Jul 23, 2007 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2007
SylvanLake #9This was an easy hike from the lake. I wanted to start out early, like daybreak, but I was talking to the ranger the day beforehand while in Custer State Park, and he advised not to do that because there was reportings of mountain lions in the area this year. So I followed his advise, and got a late start for me (9am) It was partly cloudy on the top, so there was limited views, still it was very nice. On the way down there was LOTS of people heading up. I mean like maybe 50 or so! My gosh I guess this one is popular.
The Vor - Jul 16, 2007 3:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2007
Side TripLittle hike to the tower on the way back from the winds. NICE breeze up top cuz it was already hot at 8 in the morning.
evolution_star - Jul 16, 2007 10:17 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2007
On the way homeQuick jaunt up the trail in crocs after coming back from the winds.
scramblingbadger - Jun 22, 2007 12:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2007
A great hike!After hiking up the Little Devils Tower, we continued on Trail 4 to the top of Harney Peak. The hike took us through moving clouds, with lots of breezy cool mists. Many other hikers were on the trail, and we got the chance to visit with a few. The hike from the Little Devils Tower took about an hour. Spectacular views!
Holsti97 - Jun 11, 2007 12:26 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2007
Harney PeakClimbed with my wife and son Ryan. Nice hike with spectacular views of Custer State Park. Took 1.5 hours to climb and we had the summit to ourselves. Spent an hour on top. Camped at Sylvan Lake. HP #22.
k2excursion - May 29, 2007 9:29 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2004
Highpoint # 273-year anniversary date for climbing Harney Peak. It was beautiful! I was up & down in 4 hours, including spending over an hour at the summit. Several mountain goats were up there, getting highpoint credit as well. It's not too difficult of a hike, and the scenery is amazing! Rains came after I got down. Lucky me.
Proterra - May 13, 2007 10:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2003
SturgisWas in the area during the Sturgis rally... Fucking insane, there must've been 5,000 summiting that day.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 3:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
HP #18Camped in a KOA, one of the biggest ones I saw up to this day...
Some 600 campsites... it was huge...
Found Sylvan Lake; what a nice place to stay;
We almost ran out of water on the way up;
I had to get down and get some more before getting to the top!!
stinkycheezman33 - Mar 8, 2007 4:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2005
My First State Highpointwhat a great hike!
up before dawn to watch the sun rise on the trail and back to the campsite before 9:00!
a great day full of wonderful memories