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Crow Peak edit
Crow Peak, located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota near Spearfish is a stunning landmark that captivates the eye and captures the imagination. Rising to an elevation of 5,760 feet, this mighty peak offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and serves as a playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
Native American Cultural Beliefs edit
Crow Peak is not only a stunning natural landmark, but also a place of great spiritual and cultural significance. The Sioux have long revered the Black Hills as a sacred place, and Crow Peak is no exception. The mountain it's and stories have been passed down through generations about the peak and its significance to the native people. The sense of history and reverence that surrounds Crow Peak adds another layer of depth and meaning to the experience of hiking and exploring this beautiful mountain.
Geology edit
It has a core Tertiary igneous rocks and is surrounded by sedimentary Paleozoic rocks. The Crow Peak trail and its spur show one of the 32 types of Tertiary igneous intrusions in the northern Black Hills. Billions of years ago, this area was covered by an ocean. Layers of sediment were deposited on the ocean floor, eventually hardening to form limestone and other sedimentary rock layers.
Climate edit
Given its location at the base of the Black Hills and its proximity to the High Plains, the climate in the area surrounding Crow Peak is highly variable at any time of the year, a phenomenon especially apparent in the winter months. According to the Köppen climate classification, the town of Spearfish it's located in has humid continental climate. Snow depth is limited: even in winter half of all days have no snow on the ground, although on average 29.5 inches or 0.75 meters of snow falls.
Sources edit
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5194541.pdf