Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

State: South Dakota
National Forest: Black Hills National Forest
Length: 68.0 mi / 109.4 km
Time to Allow: Allow four hours to drive the byway or one day to experience the entire byway.

This byway will lead you on a delightful adventure as it winds its way around spiraling "pig-tail" shaped bridges, through six rock tunnels, among towering granite pinnacles and over pristine, pine-clad mountains. Highlights include Mt. Rushmore, Harney Peak, Sylvan Lake, the Needle's Eye and Cathedral Spires rock formations.

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• Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway Overview
  

  "To do the scenery half justice, people should drive 20 or under. To do it full justice they should get out and walk." Peter Norbeck, South Dakota...

• Adventurous Hikes along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
  

  The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is not just a fantastic drive filled with Wild West lore, towering granite pinnacles, inspiring rock-carved art, and...

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• 1-Day Trip: Peter Norbeck Must See Tour
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  This tour begins east of the town of Custer and travels north then east until it reaches Mount Rushmore. Travel this itinerary to see the...