Black Hills Tourist Info - Driving in the Black Hills

Scenic Drives in the Black Hills
Needles Highway Located in Custer State Park 14 Miles in Length on SR 87 This drive features spectacular Black Hills scenery including; granite spires, the Needles Eye, narrow tunnels and hairpin curves. Traveling on this road, visitors pass picturesque Sylvan Lake.

	Iron Mountain Road 17 Miles in Length This winding road extends between Mount Rushmore and the junctions of Highway 16A and SD 36. Along the highway are pigtail bridges and three tunnels which frame Mt. Rushmore in the distance.

Wildlife Loop Road Located in Custer State Park 18 Mile Loop This Wildlife Road goes from forests to prairie grasslands. Animals often seen along the loop are bison, pronghorn, deer, elk, burros and prairie dogs.

	Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway 70 Mile Loop The route follows US 16A, SD 244, SD 87 and SD 89. This drive includes all or portions of the Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road. Visitors will see granite spires, Mt. Rushmore, tunnels, bridges and lakes.

Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway 20 Miles in Length on US 14A This drive winds through an ancient, narrow canyon with scenic mountain views and colorful fall foliage. This is a popular hiking and fishing area.

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Scenic Drives in the Black Hills