Black Elk Peak Trail Map

Black Elk Peak — Exploration Print

This exploration print features Black Elk Peak in the summer months and is part of the Trail Map series—created to honor landscapes shaped by movement, elevation, and meaning. As the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains and the most prominent peak in the Black Hills, Black Elk Peak holds both geographic and cultural significance.

Overlayed onto the image are the road leading to the trailhead and the trail itself, with the trailhead serving as the primary focus of the design. Key details, including the elevation of the peak and the distance of the trail, are integrated into the artwork, providing essential context while keeping the emphasis on the journey rather than a specific viewpoint. The overlay is designed to reflect a shared path; one traveled by countless hikers across seasons and generations.

Created as interactive artwork, this piece invites the viewer to engage with the landscape as something to experience firsthand. Whether remembering a winter ascent or looking ahead to a future hike, the Black Elk Peak Exploration Print serves as both a visual anchor and an open invitation; to move through the land, return to the trail, and connect with a place that defines the Black Hills.