South Dakota, United States
Needles Highway
Granite spires and narrow tunnels in Custer State Park.
Custer → Sylvan Lake
- Distance
- 15 mi
- Level
- Medium
- Type
- Gorge
- Season
- May - October
Highlights
- Needles Eye
- Sylvan Lake
- Iron Mountain Road
Must ride
★ 8.6/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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