Kelly Flats (262.98 miles away)
Rustic, Colorado
Terry Summit Road
Scout Route
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At 7,064 feet, Terry Peak is the sixth-highest peak in the Black Hills and the area's most prominent mountain. It is home to a popular ski resort of the same name and a decommissioned fire watchtower that now serves as a viewing platform for visitors. Terry Summit Road is a 3.26-mile gravel road that allows access to Terry Peak and the tower.
Terry Summit Road is a well-maintained gravel road suitable for any vehicle. Its end at the peak offers a gravel parking lot and turn-around, suitable for medium-size campers and trailers to park or change directions. There are no camping options off Terry Summit Road, as it is mostly bordered by private property and housing developments.
The watchtower allows a nearly unobstructed 360-degree view of the plains to the north and surrounding Black Hills in every other direction. Bear Butte stands at the edge of the plains, with Crow Peak to the northwest, Cement Ridge to the west, Custer Peak to the southeast, and Deer Mountain to the south. Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood, and Sturgis are all visible from the peak as well.
