Terry Peak (7,064 ft.) is even farther away at far R. The more distant ridge beyond Lupe is White Tail Peak (6,962 ft.). Loop up on the old lookout tower foundation. Off to the W, the limestone plateau country was about as high as Flag Mountain, but the views to the N, E and S were fabulous. Lupe got up on the wall for a look around. Part of the old rock foundation wall still exists. This was Lupe’s 6th ascent, but Dusty & Joe had never been to Flag Mountain before.įlag Mountain (6,937 ft.) used to sport a fire lookout tower at the E end of the summit ridge. A short flight of stairs at the end of the road winds up to the summit. Leading the way, Dusty and Joe followed an old rock stairway to the top of Flag Mountain. The trek up the spur road went by quickly. Nipple Butte (6,800 ft.) from the spur road leading up Flag Mountain. Lupe and Dusty could get a good romp in on the way to the top while Joe and SPHP chatted. The spur road gains nearly 400 feet of elevation in a little less than a mile before ending near the summit of Flag Mountain. Flag Mountain (6,937 ft.) along the E edge of the western Black Hills limestone plateau country was today’s destination.īy 9:00 AM, Joe was parking the G6 at the start of a spur road off USFS Road No. The lucky American Dingo’s enthusiasm soared higher yet when she realized another outing with Cousin Dusty and Uncle Joe was in the works.
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