Needles Highway

"The Needles Highway is a scenic 14-mile drive known for its stunning rock formations, narrow tunnels, and breathtaking views. Here's what to expect: Scenic Beauty: The Needles Highway is renowned for its captivating and unique natural beauty. It winds through a landscape of granite spires, towering rock formations, and lush pine forests, offering picturesque views at every turn. Needles Eye Tunnel: One of the most iconic features of the highway is the Needles Eye Tunnel, a narrow tunnel blasted through the rock that frames a stunning view of the surrounding Needles rock formations. The tunnel is especially captivating due to its size and the picturesque rock formations that it perfectly frames. Granite Spires: The highway gets its name from the granite spires, which resemble needles, rising from the earth. The spires are often surrounded by pine trees and set against a backdrop of the Black Hills, providing a surreal and beautiful landscape. Twisting Roads: The highway consists of narrow, winding roads that curve and twist through the rock formations. Drivers can expect sharp turns and some sections with steep drop-offs, adding to the thrilling and adventurous aspect of the drive. Wildlife and Nature: Along the route, visitors might also encounter wildlife such as deer, elk, and various bird species. The scenic beauty and the chance to witness wildlife make the Needles Highway a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers. The road is open seasonally, typically from late spring to early fall, as it can be impassable during the winter due to snow and ice. Some portions of the road have restrictions on vehicle size due to narrow tunnels and tight curves. Large vehicles, RVs, and trailers might have limitations on certain parts of the highway."

"With the most stunning views of the Spires, Needles highway is so exhilarating. The 14 miles of granite formations is such a sight to see. There are 3 slender tunnels along the drive that passengers can touch the sides of the rock formations while driving through. Make sure you put your mirrors in if you drive a larger vehicle. We almost did not even drive this part of the park but are so glad we did. "

" A scenic 14-mile drive along giant granite spires. "