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Needles Highway — Custer StatePark.

Distance
19 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
480 m
Rating
4.6 / 5
312 reviews
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Curated by Rider · Updated Sep 2026
Overview

Needles Highway — Custer State Park.

South Dakota's most dramatic road: 14 miles of tight curves, one-lane tunnels blasted through granite spires, and open meadows in Custer State Park. The Needles are Cathedral Spires of Harney Peak granite that erupt from the Black Hills, and SD-87 threads directly through them — creating a riding experience unlike anything else on the continent.

Quick facts

SurfacePaved
Distance19 km
Days1
Total climb480 m
DifficultyModerate
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312 verified rides logged on this route.
4.6/ 5
312 verified rides

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