Black Elk Peak Hiking Trail

This trail is absolutely stunning and worth your time. You start at a beautiful lake and then climb to the peak that has a beautiful tower on top of it. The views are stunning--you can see a 360 degree view of most of the spires from the top. If you are lucky, you will even see a mountain goat at the top. Be sure to come back by the medicine trail, which has you walk through all the spires and see them up close.
5 8 years ago (16-05-2018)

Really great hike! The tower is super cool and historical, lots of culture at the top as well. It's a fairly long hike especially during the winter with snow all on the ground. But the path was still identifiable and fairly packed snow kept it out of my shoes at least for a little bit.
5 8 years ago (07-03-2018)

Beautiful views and amazing hike but very strenuous. We climbed about 2400 ft in 3 miles to reach the summit!
4 8 years ago (27-05-2018)

It's a great hike with a beautiful view. It is a longer hike so make sure to bring plenty of water. I would recommend atleast two bottles per person (more on a hot day). One bottle for the way up, the other for the way back. Pack snacks, the peak is a great place to rest and have a little picnic. If it's a slightly cooler day I would recommend bringing a jacket. You might not need it for the hike but it is generally windy at the peak, and if you choose to spend some time up there you can get chilly. In the fall there are wild rasberrys that grow along the trail that can make great snacks while you walk.
5 9 years ago (07-01-2018)

This is a great trail. Take a lunch and a plastic bag for raspberries if they're in season.
5 9 years ago (14-02-2018)