Mt. Rushmore to Crazy Horse Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway Driving Tour
$14.99
Mt. Rushmore to Crazy Horse Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway Driving Tour
Black Hills Scenic Drive Through Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road & Needles Highway
America’s Most Beautiful Mountain Drive
Granite spires. One-lane tunnels. Wild bison blocking the road. And a highway deliberately built to slow you down.
Welcome to the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway, one of the most spectacular scenic drives in America—a winding route through South Dakota’s Black Hills featuring Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, and Crazy Horse Memorial.
This self-guided GPS audio driving tour follows the legendary roads designed by South Dakota Governor and Senator Peter Norbeck, who personally walked the Black Hills terrain on foot before construction began because he believed roads should reveal nature—not destroy it.
Along the route, you’ll drive:
Through granite tunnels aimed perfectly at Mount Rushmore
Across spiral “pigtail” bridges unlike anything else in America
Into Custer State Park’s bison-filled grasslands
Along the dramatic curves of Needles Highway
Past towering rock formations older than the dinosaurs
Through landscapes sacred to the Lakota Sioux
This isn’t just a drive.
It’s one of the greatest scenic road trips in the United States.
Tour Highlights / What You'll See
This Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway tour blends scenic drives, Black Hills history, wildlife, Native American history, and incredible engineering into one unforgettable road trip.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
See the iconic granite faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln carved into the mountain using dynamite and hand tools.
Iron Mountain Road
Drive one of the most famous scenic roads in America featuring:
314 curves
14 switchbacks
3 granite tunnels
3 pigtail bridges
Doane Robinson Tunnel
Experience one of the most famous tunnel views in the Black Hills with Mount Rushmore perfectly framed in the tunnel opening.
Norbeck Overlook
One of the best panoramic overlooks in South Dakota and a tribute to the visionary behind the scenic byway.
Custer State Park
Explore 71,000 acres of wildlife-filled wilderness home to:
1,400 bison
Elk
Mountain goats
Prairie dogs
Wild burros
Wildlife Loop Road
Drive through one of the best wildlife viewing areas in America where bison frequently stop traffic.
Needles Highway
Wind through towering granite formations and some of the narrowest scenic tunnels in the United States.
Cathedral Spires
See the dramatic granite towers originally considered for the Mount Rushmore carvings before the project moved elsewhere.
Needles Eye Tunnel
Squeeze through the famous granite tunnel only eight feet wide.
Sylvan Lake
Visit one of South Dakota’s most photographed lakes surrounded by granite cliffs and scenic hiking trails.
Crazy Horse Memorial
See the world’s largest mountain carving still under construction and hear the incredible story behind it.
Price:
$14.99
Tour Route Map
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway?
A scenic driving route through the Black Hills featuring Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, and Custer State Park.
How long does the drive take?
Approximately 2.5–5 hours depending on stops and sightseeing.
Where does the tour start?
In Keystone, South Dakota near Mount Rushmore.
Where does the tour end?
Near Custer City, South Dakota.
Do I need internet?
No. The tour works offline once downloaded.
Can RVs drive the route?
Some tunnels on Needles Highway are extremely narrow. Large RVs and oversized vehicles may not fit safely.