Driving the narrow passages of Needles Highway, South Dakota

One of the best scenic drives in South Dakota is the Needles Highway (South Dakota Highway 87).

Needles Highway in Custer State Park, South Dakota, features a stunning 14-mile route with narrow tunnels, sharp turns, and unique granite spires. This scenic drive offers breathtaking views of the Black Hills and abundant wildlife sightings.

Needles Highway features several narrow and dramatic tunnels carved through granite rock formations. The most notable are:

Needles Eye Tunnel: Only 8 feet 4 inches wide and 12 feet high, this tunnel is named for its proximity to the Needle's Eye, a granite spire with a distinctive eye-like opening.

Iron Creek Tunnel: Another narrow passage, offering a thrilling drive through the rugged landscape of the Black Hills.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Needles Highway
04:16 Needles Eye Tunnel
08:06 Cathedral Spires Trailhead
18:34 Iron Creek Tunnel
20:47 Needles Highway North

This video was filmed in May 2024.
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