iron mountain road

idomin8

If you're in the area to do some riding, then this is then this is the ride for you. After you finish riding the Needles be certain to make this ride next. Bring your camera too. Great shot of the "heads" through a tunnel. Absolutely stunning!

96brianf

Iron Mountain Road is a twisty 17 mile stretch of road south of Keystone SD. This section of road has 3 tunnels that you can look through, perfectly framing Mt. Rushmore (if you don't see it going through a tunnel, turn around and look the other direction.) There area also 3 pig-tail wooden bridges, over 400 bends and twists and 22 switchbacks on this road. The tunnels are small, the road is narrow and you'd probably have trouble getting a Land Rover through them, let alone a motorhome, don't even TRY to take an over-sized vehicle on this spectacular route.It's an absolutely wonderful drive on a motorcycle!

RhondaSamplesBelcher

What a wonderful drive among the mountains of South Dakota. After driving from the east and seeing only prairies for miles and miles, this drive was a delight. It is "an attraction" in itself!

christine102262

Because of the lack of snow we were able to spend a wonderful day driving around on Iron Mountain Road taking in views of Mt Rushmore and stopping along the way to take pictures of the scenery. The bonus of this time of year is no traffic to worry about when entering the tunnels and pulling over along the side stops. Love it!

tfi22

Our kids just love travelling this road. There are tunnels that you can honk before entering as they are one lane only. You can also catch a great view of Mount Rushmore. The road can get a little scary at some points so be aware!

World-wander-woman

Iron Mountain Road is very scenic and you cant go very fast because for the 17 mile drive it has 314 curves, 14 switcbacks,3 pigtails,3 tunnels, 2 splits and 4 famous presidents. When you go through a tunnel there are places to pull off the road and you can get awsome views of Mt. Rushmore. The drive is peaceful and beautiful. When you get to the end, there is a store and a sign explaining the road. I came from Keystone and was heading to Custer State Park.

847tracye

My husband and I rode this on rented Harley we picked up in Aurora, CO - it was a recommendation from our friends, and a MUST if you're riding in the area!

mamaoftwoboys

We traveled this and it was the highlight of our Black Hills experience. I would highly recommend. Just make sure you drive slowly and have mirrors that can be turned in. The tunnels are tight. It's a wonderful time.

ChristinaB520

It is only natural to take the Iron Mountain Road (part of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway) to reach Custer Park. Engineers were tasked to ensure that this roadway was one with visual appeal, sparing no elements of design. There are three tunnels, strategically located to provide splendid views of Mt. Rushmore and spiraling bridges that connect ridges, making this one of the most scenic byways in the state. Take a moment to check out the byway’s highest point along the route for a view of Harvey Peak at the Norbeck Overlook. This mountain is hailed as the greatest of the Black Hills domes reaching 7242 feet. Passing Lakota Lake, you will reach Custer State Park, home to the 18-mile long Wildlife Loop Road.

dufficat

Take time to drive Iron Mountain Road. It is slow and curvy and beautiful. There are views of Mount Rushmore at a distance and it is just lovely. Take your time and do not rush like some people were doing. Enjoy the moment and the scenery. Exit through Custer State Park as I saw more buffalo there then on the wildlife loop.

TexasGunnie

Drive from the south towards the north so that as you come through some of the tunnels you will be looking at Mt. Rushmore. its a beautiful drive with many scenic pull offs. Tunnels are small but fine for a car but not for a large RV

Mon55

Don't be in a hurry as the road has a low speed limit! The scenery is great but what is best are the pigtail bridges, tunnels and switchbacks. It is worth doing!!!

eatshoptravel

We took numerous other reviewers' advice to travel this road toward Mt. Rushmore as to see the monument framed by the tunnel, and that view was definitely worth it, as were several other in-the-distance views of the carving. We got a number of good photos. The pigtail bridges were a new experience for us. We would definitely recommend taking this road to Mt. Rushmore.

CarolinainDallas

We drove Iron Mountain Road away from Mt. Rushmore instead of to it as recommended. We still got one tunnel view of Mt Rushmore, and the pigtail bridges are really cool. Some of my family had been to Mt Rushmore before but hadn't taken this drive, and they were so glad to get to experience it this time. Well worth the time to drive it.

mskyjan

You won't be disappointed taking this road. Fantastic scenery. Driving north toward Mount Rushmore there are a few views of the monument which are wonderful. One lane tunnels through the mountain and a very winding picturesque road. Take your time. There are many switchbacks. Don't miss it.