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The Needles Highway is more than a 14-mile road—it’s a spectacular drive through pine and spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen, and rugged granite mountains. The road’s name comes from the needlelike granite formations that seem to pierce the horizon along the highway.
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10 cze 2023 · Sitting in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Needles Highway may be one of the most scenic drives in the country. It’s part of South Dakota Highway 87, running to the south of Interstate 90 in the southwestern part of the state just 30 minutes south of Rapid City within Custer State Park.
11 wrz 2024 · The Needles Highway is located in the small town of Custer, South Dakota, or more precisely inside Custer State Park. It is about 18 miles from Mount Rushmore and takes about 30 minutes or longer to get there from the Monument.
Explore the Needles, soaring granite rock formations that inspired Mount Rushmore, along 14 miles of scenic views. Enjoy hiking trails, rock climbing, Sylvan Lake, and more at this South Dakota attraction.
As part of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, the Needles Highway stretches 14 miles through granite structures and pine covered mountains. 14 miles long (45-60 minutes to travel) 8 miles east of Custer. Located along SD-87, Needles Highway cuts through Custer State Park.
7 lip 2021 · If you’re planning a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, driving Needles Highway is a bucket list experience you simply cannot miss! Just 14 miles long, this scenic drive winds through three narrow tunnels and several hairpin curves lined with pine forests and granite boulders.
Discover the beauty of South Dakota’s Needles Highway. Learn about the best times to visit, the must-see stops, and driving tips.