DRIVING IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD South Dakota | Custer State Park | Black Hills National Forest
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- Опубліковано 10 січ 2024
- Iron Mountain Road in South Dakota is a 17-mile scenic drive in the Black Hills. On this challenging drive you will experience 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, 3 pigtails and 3 one lane tunnels. Iron Mountain Road winds its way through Custer State Park and the Black Hills National Forest, passing Mount Rushmore National Monument. We like to drive Iron Mountain Road from south to north, as you then have excellent views as you approach Mount Rushmore.
Iron Mountain Road was built in 1933 under the direction of Peter Norbeck. This magnificent road brings visitors through beautiful Black Hills scenery and through narrow tunnels that frame Mount Rushmore. At the top of the 5,445-foot summit, you can stop at the Peter Norbeck overlook where you have beautiful views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills.
Iron Mountain Road is part of U.S. Route 16A and is not maintained during the winter months. This road is narrow, and parts of the road are not recommended for RVs and large trailers. Drivers should be aware of the tunnel sizes in the park. The narrowest of the three tunnels is the Scovel Johnson Tunnel at 10 feet 9 inches wide by 11 feet high.
Custer State Park, South Dakota is a beautiful park and wildlife reserve of approximately 71,000 acres in the Black Hills. Custer State Park is known for its amazing landscapes, scenic drives, and a free roaming bison herd. The size of the bison herd varies slightly from year to year but averages approximately 1400 bison.
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Hi this was amazing. We loved the views and the vastness of the route. The buffalo are absolutely fantastic we loved them. Mount Rushmore is unbelievable such a wonderful sight it's good how the tunnels are situated to give you a view of it. Thank you so much for sharing this superb road. Hope you have a great week Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️
It is such a gorgeous road to drive in the Black Hills. We always love seeing the bison and the views of Mount Rushmore. Have a wonderful weekend!
Nice driving tour, great captures of buffalos 👍133
Thanks! It is always so fun to see the bison in this park.
Wow Very nice and interesting my friend. Thank you. Big Like 137
I am so glad you liked it. Thanks!
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Absolutely wonderful driving tour through Iron Mountain Road. South Dakota
Amazing views of nature.
Thanks so much for watching!
Like 137 done friend beautiful sharing Allah bless you 🌟👌💫👍🌟👌💫👍
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What a beautiful winding mountain road, the scenery was absolutely gorgeous. How wonderful that you saw all those buffalo up close. A bit too close, at times! 🫣😅They were fascinating to watch. What a great view of Mount Rushmore from the roadside. Thank you for taking us along on your drive. It was very enjoyable and relaxing to watch ❤
Thanks! Yes the buffalo did get very close to our truck, which made us a bit nervous. Thankfully they just walked around it. We love this drive. The scenery here is beautiful.
WOW! Incredible view of Iron Mountain Road.
So cool to see these wild buffalos up close.
Thank you for this beautiful tour!
Iron Mountain Road is probably our favorite drive in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It really is a gorgeous drive and I always love seeing the bison! Thanks.
A great road with greens along the way. So great to see bison close and go through a tunnel 👍
Yes it is always amazing to see the bison here at Custer State Park. The tunnels are very interesting too, especially how they frame Mount Rushmore. Thanks!
Wow ! Awesome. It's a little scary when the buffalo come so close. Beautiful mountain road, nice weather for hiking. Thank you for sharing my friend 😊👍
Yes it can be a bit scary when the buffalo are so close. Good thing we were in our truck! It is a beautiful area to explore. Thanks so much for watching!
Wow! What an amazing area! Beautiful place for a road trip, such vibrant green grass and beautiful hills. I love seeing the buffalo! Amazing how they are in the road lol. What a beautiful, scenic place for a drive!
It really is a gorgeous drive! The bison at this park are always so amazing to see. Have a wonderful weekend!
Along the way is absolutely beautiful
Delightful nature
Thanka for this wonderful drive tour
I am so glad that you liked it. Thanks!
Great tour. Breathtaking views along the roads. Thank you for taking us along .Have a fabulous week ahead
Thank you so much for watching!
Truly impressive Drive Tour presentation, BT👍170
Everything looks really good, Friend!
Have a great, lovely week🥰
Thanks so much and see you ~
Thanks! I hope you are having a great day.
I'm sure I'll definitely not mind about the delay on this road.
I'll just enjoy those animals and the beauty of the scenery.
Wonderful nature!
We didn't mind the delay at all. It is fascinating watching the majestic bison. Have a wonderful day!
*_Wow... the magnificent bison herd is absolutely fascinating. It's impressive how calmly they walk between the cars._*
*_Fantastically beautiful landscape and spectacular rock tunnels, the massive wooden bridges blend beautifully into nature._*
*_Thank you very much for your wonderful and interesting video, my friend._* 👍✨
*_Have a beautiful day filled with pleasant moments. With best wishes from Vienna :-) Richard_*
The bison herd at Custer State Park truly is magnificent. Generally the bison are calm, but they sometimes can become upset with the cars or park visitors and can become very dangerous. So you always want to stay in your vehicle and keep plenty of distance if at all possible. Iron Mountain Road is a really beautiful drive in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is one of our favorites!
Well,... that's a very curvy road. The bison are fun to watch.
The tunnels are interesting. It seems odd that the road turns into a one lane road at different times. Have a great day! 🌿🐸🐸🌿
It really is a beautiful road to drive and the bison are always amazing. Have a great weekend!
That was a lovely scenic drive 👍😍 It was cool to see the buffalos 🥰Thanks for the awesome ride . Have a great weekend 👍🥰💕
Thanks! It is such a lovely drive. I hope you are having a great week!
nice video my friend
good sharing❤
Thanks so much for watching!
Gorgeous and stunning mountains 👍. The scenery on the way is really beautiful 🤩 and peaceful. The Pine 🌲 trees gets attention. Perfect weather as well. Have a great weekend 👍.
Yes the Black Hills is such a gorgeous place to visit. The pines trees and the scenery is beautiful. Thanks!
This video beautifully captures the exhilarating journey along Iron Mountain Road in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The scenic drive, with its 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, and captivating landscapes, provides a thrilling experience for viewers. The fact that it passes through Custer State Park and offers stunning views of Mount Rushmore adds to the allure. The historical context about the road's construction under Peter Norbeck in 1933 adds depth to the narrative. The cautionary note about tunnel sizes and road suitability for RVs is helpful for potential travelers. Overall, it's an engaging visual exploration of the natural beauty and engineering marvels of Iron Mountain Road. Thanks for sharing this captivating adventure! 🚗🏞
Thanks! I appreciate you watching.
oh my goodness, you sound so calm with these buffalos! I would be panicked haha. What an interesting experience! These mountains and greenery is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing with us!
I guess I do sound calm. I think it is because I have seen the bison here numerous times over the years. I certainly wouldn't be calm if I wasn't inside the safety of our truck! Bison can be very dangerous, as unfortunately some people have learned the hard way. Custer State Park such a beautiful park in South Dakota. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for sharing the driving video.
I feel like I'm driving on a green-filled road. like 187
Yes it was incredibly green when we drove on Iron Mountain Road. It had been raining a lot and it made everything so green!
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I love
this wonderful, uplifting feeling! 👍👏
Thank you! I always appreciate you watching.
What an incredible journey through Iron Mountain Road! 🚗💨 The scenic beauty of Custer State Park and the Black Hills National Forest is absolutely mesmerizing. Your drive captures the essence of the road's twists and turns, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes along the way.
Thank you! It really is such a beautiful drive.
That is such a beautiful drive! I love how the tunnels frame Mt. Rushmore! We haven't been on that road since 2013. It's crazy how the buffalo just roam the road. Even at 25 mph, that can be fast when you drive up on them 😮 You really had a beautiful day there!
The bison here are amazing and we were lucky enough to see the bison herd 3 different times on this trip. Iron Mountain Road is probably our favorite drive in the park. The views are gorgeous. Have a wonderful day!
Talk about taking the scenic route! My oh my that is a gorgeous drive and the buffalo are the absolute best! Such a treat! 🏞🦬
Thanks! Yes it is probably our favorite drive in the Black Hills and it is definitely a treat so see the bison. Have a great day!
Wow! Wonderful National Park!
I loved seeing our entire trip.
Have a great day
Cheers 🥂
Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Wow, really amazing footage you got of the bisons there, and overall amazing scenic views.
Many thanks for sharing your amazing time there with us.
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The bison herd at Custer State Park is pretty amazing to see. Thanks so much for watching!
The immense expanse of beautiful green shades is practically hypnotic! Its amazing that you saw some buffalo too, that is something that I've always wanted to see for myself! Incredible adventure!
It really is such a beautiful drive. The bison here are really amazing as the herd can roam freely throughout the park. There is a lot of great hiking and camping in the area too. I hope you are having a great weekend!
🇮🇪 very nice drive 🚗 its unbelievable driving very beautiful scenery
Iron Mountain Road is a beautiful drive in the Black Hills. Thanks!
Hello Anita, this was gorgeous scenery and seeing the bison all over was amazing. Loved the view of Mount Rushmore too and you guys having fun eating fruit. Great drive. Very scenic.
This is our favorite drive in the Black Hills. The scenery here is beautiful and if you are lucky, you will see the bison. I hope you are having a great day!
Hello my dear friend, thumb up 👍😊the car 🚗 driving tour is so enjoyable by me here.thanks so much, it's a pleasure sharing with us, stay safe 😊🤗💐❤️💖
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching.
such a large and beautiful Custer State Park with lots of and wonderful views and adorable animals, interesting place for visiting
Yes it really is a beautiful park. Thanks!
"Embarking on the exhilarating journey of Iron Mountain Road felt like a thrilling adventure through nature's rollercoaster. The 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, and tunnels carved into the Black Hills make this drive a picturesque masterpiece. Traveling from south to north allowed us to savor perfect views of Mount Rushmore. Built in 1933 by Peter Norbeck, the road is a testament to engineering brilliance. The three tunnels, including the Scovel Johnson Tunnel, frame Mount Rushmore majestically. Custer State Park's landscapes and the roaming bison herd add to the allure. Thanks for sharing this awe-inspiring drive! 🚗🏞️ #IronMountainRoad #ScenicDrive #BlackHills"😊❤
Thanks so much for watching! It really is a beautiful drive.
Anita nice upload dear.
Love this place a lot.
Lots of wonderful scenery
Thanks! It is always fun to visit the Black Hills and this drive is a lovely one. I hope you had a great weekend!
Hello from Naples, Florida. What a nice day for a drive. The views there are just amazing. Thank you for sharing with us, have a great weekend 👍💯
It really is a beautiful drive, if you are ever in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Thanks!
Thank you for take me with you to beautiful roads beside along. So cute the buffaloes! Have a great day!
The buffalo here are pretty amazing. Thanks!
How my friend notification and videos are good and good to watch and listen to from a distance and watch with all your heart and share the beautiful ones. nice vloq👍🇮🇩🙋
Thanks! I am so glad you liked it.
This road is very amazing. Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
It really is a beautiful road through the Black Hills. Thanks so much!
95 lk👍what a wonderful sharing,I enjoyed watching the beautiful video😊
Thanks! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Wow Anita ❤
Gorgeous scenes.
Nature overload ❤❤
Thanks! It is such a beautiful drive.
100👍Wow beautiful sharing friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
Seneng menyaksikan perjalanan kakak ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Fantastic upload my friend. Very interesting and I enjoyed watching your video.
Thank you so much for watching!
Nice road for driving. Yes. Good to see. What a nature is!
It is such a beautiful park. Thanks!
Wow how amazing is being that close to buffalo (now Nick wants wings 😂) lovely driving, great scenic overlook, lovely seeing your spot…very peachy 😂 love how smiley you are Anita! Apologies we may have missed your last one look forward to watching it this weekend! Have a good one 👍❤️
Funny that the buffalo would remind Nick of wings. But I get it! LOL. This is a really beautiful drive and seeing the buffalo is always amazing. No worries on the previous video. It was a fun trip that me and my daughter took to Vancouver. We had a great time. Have a wonderful weekend!
a very enjoyable trip through the black hills national forest. The views are very beautiful along the way, and being able to see the forest animals there directly is truly amazing😍
I completely agree! Thank you.
That was a great trip..fantastic views...liked the buffaloe encounter..very cool indeed...
Yes the buffalo here are magnificent! Thank you so much for watching.
Thank you too, have a good weekend 🤞@@blendedtravels
Fantastic road trip and interesting curves and tunnels. buffalos have a good pastures. Those are magnificent mountain rocks.
The buffalo at Custer State Park are always amazing. Thanks!
Beautiful Park, amazing Nature! Thank you very much for sharing! Like 28
It is such a beautiful park in South Dakota. Thanks!
Amazing large herds of bison.
Have to wait for the road to be clear and safe to drive for all living creatures.
There also deer sightings.
The bison here are so amazing. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for your enthusiastic sharing, Hope that today you will feel proud and we are always watching over you
Thank you! I appreciate you watching.
thanks for taking us to Custer State Park South Dakota
amazing beautiful view @18:31
Thanks for sharing this !
Thanks so much for watching!
The Iron Mountain Road is beautiful👌 This is a great upload👍 Thanks a lot for sharing👍 Keep uploading such nice videos👍👍
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Wow Anita what a gorgeous day you had! You saw so many Bison! I'm so jealous we didnt see that many when we went, we will just have to go back haha. Love the giggle while eating an apple and peach on the rock, yall are too cute :) Thanks for sharing your views with us! I never tire of seeing Mount Rushmore! :) xoxo Melissa
We were really lucky on this visit. We saw the bison multiple times. I always love seeing them. It was such a gorgeous day when we drove Iron Mountain Road. We always love visiting Mount Rushmore too. Have a great weekend! 🙂
WOW~What a lovely drive through Iron Mountain Road through the Black Hills...those tunnels are amazing how they frame Mt Rushmore on the way out...wonder if there are any accidents of people not paying attention while looking at the mountain...So many buffalo...amazing and lucky that they didn't get too close to dent the car! But what a lovely site to see...gotta love it! Beautiful video!
Hi Donna! Yes it really is a gorgeous drive and one that I would recommend to anyone visiting the Black Hills. The buffalo here are always so amazing to see. I hope you are having a great day. Thanks!
wow. Iron Mountain Road in South Dakota. Beautiful place for a road trip.
Thanks for your recording and sharing
Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate it.
WOw. What a beautiful place to drive through. THank you so much for sharing this great view.
I am so glad that you like it. Thanks!
Like 11 👍 Iron Mountain Road looked a fun drive . Cool looking scenery & Views of Mount Rushmore, lots of Buffalo's, Tunnels & switchbacks. Not too busy either. Thanks for sharing your journey up with us. Blended Travels 👍
It is our favorite drive in the Black Hills and one that we recommend. Thanks so much for watching!
@blendedtravels No problem, catch you again soon 👍
What a great sight while you were traveling in South Dakota. How great that you can see Mount Rushmore from the road. Nature at its best, just such a beautiful area.
It really is such a gorgeous area of the state. It is always fun to see Mount Rushmore too. Thanks!
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Nice job, Lk 125
I am glad you liked it. Thanks!
Interesting video with a beautiful view along the road. Have a good day, my friend.
Thanks! I hope you are having a wonderful week.
Oooh, this brings back awesome memories. We love driving Iron Mountain Road. The tunnels are so much fun. ❤ Love all the Ponderosa Pines. This area reminds us of Yellowstone, too! The Bison is always fun to see! Thanks for sharing! 😊
It is our favorite road to drive in the Black Hills. Thanks so much for watching!
It's a lovely driving tour with truly impressive and beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing, my friend! 👍
Thank you! Have a wonderful day.
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Such a wonderful and scenic driving tour guys 👌👌really enjoyed stunning views, great to see buffalo🦬🦬🦬🦬, thanks a lot for sharing with us👍👍have a lovely day
Thanks! I hope you have a great weekend.
So beautiful video friend
Thank you so much!
Wonderful showing of your time along Iron Mountain Road. Well done, my friend 👍. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend 😀.
Thanks! I hope you had a wonderful weekend as well.
This sharing is marvelous my dear, very nice shots ! God bless you ! 👍🙏❤
Thank you so much for watching!
Hi, wow, an impressive landscape. The buffalo are great, very cool. And then another deer. Great to drive there 👍👍 . We wish you a nice weekend. Greetings Alex and Alex
We always love seeing the buffalo here at the park. Thanks so much!
What a beautiful mountain way vedio you shared sooo enjoyed ❤nice sharing
Thank you so much!
Once again we were a few days late and a dollar short, Anita! Just a few days behind you. Will we ever catch up? Loved your absolutely beautiful drive on such a lovely day! Loved the story of the "Close Encounter of the Buffalo Kind!" Loved the switchbacks and views of Mt. Rushmore. Custer State Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the US. Love it and you and your husbands drive!
Thanks! This is such a beautiful drive. We have to drive it whenever we are visiting the Black Hills. Yes the buffalo encounter a few years ago was very scary. It was very dark and we came around a curve and there was a huge male buffalo right in our path. I slammed on the brakes and came within about 3 feet of hitting him. It is such a beautiful park.
Great my friend it looks very beautiful thank you for sharing with us
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Thanks so much!
Thank you friends for sharing a very fun video of morning activities that cool the eyes
Thanks! I hope you are having a great weekend.
The road looks like an awesome way of seeing the land. Seeing two herds of bison is pretty awesome especially with the calves. Very cool seeing them move around the vehicle. Love the winding road and tunnels. Looks like a great park to visit.
The bison herd here at Custer State Park is truly amazing and the herd is very healthy. I love seeing the little calves. It really is a beautiful park to visit in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I hope you are having a great day!
Nice video today. We enjoyed your ride and the Buffalo along the way 👍👍
It is always so nice to see the herd of buffalo. Thanks so much for watching!
Iron mountain road, Lots of beautiful curve. Amazing the buffolo. Nice tunnel. Drive fun. Thank you for sharing experience❤❤
It really is such a gorgeous drive. Thanks so much for watching!
Beautiful park, it is very happy in there with many wonderful view. Thanks for sharing my friend 👍👍
Yes it really is a lovely park. Thank you so much!
Love seeing the Bison and how green everything is in your video. Beautiful park
Yes the bison are always so amazing to see. It really is a gorgeous park. Thanks!
W❤W! That’s Lovely! Cheers for more incredible and awesome adventures!🥂❤️✨
Thanks! Have a wonderful day.
So cool to be driving & see all of those buffalo!!!! I love nature drives so this looks so much fun!!!! Great video🐃🌟
Thanks! The buffalo here are pretty amazing. Take care.
I love this driving adventure and the beautiful scenery wow wow 😍😯💚love it
It is a beautiful drive! Thanks so much for watching.
I would have to take dramamine before embarking on the 314 curves and 14 switchbacks in 17 miles. But it definitely looks worth it. Such beautiful scenery as you drive along Iron Mountain Road. You had gorgeous views of the mountains - and eventually of Mount Rushmore. Thanks for sharing the drive with us!
This really is a gorgeous drive and probably our favorite in the Black Hills. The bison herd that we found along the way was definitely a highlight. Thanks so much for watching!
Wonderful custer state park☝👌👍
It really is such a gorgeous state park. Thanks!
This is really a cool experience. As long as the bison walk around the car, everything is fine and you can enjoy the view!!
You have chosen a wonderful day for your trip. The drive past the green nature is enchanting. The CG-Gideon-Tunnel looks very interesting.
Thank you for taking me ! Many greeting
Thankfully all of the bison did walk around the truck and none of them dented it! It was a lovely day for such a beautiful drive. Thanks so much for watching!
Beautiful drive between beautiful views. Great share
Thank you so much!
A treat for the eyes! Love the landscape and feel like I driving along with you. Interesting how mama buffalo keeps an eye on the young ones. Enjoyed the first-hand views from the driver's perspective.
Thanks! This is such a gorgeous road and it never gets old when we drive it. The bison herd at the park is really amazing and we always love seeing them.
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It really is a beautiful drive. Thanks!
I have never been to this part of the country. One day I will definitely do the trip. Such a lovely winding mountain road. All of the views are absolutely beautiful. Great to see the buffalo right from the road. Great close-up views. Nice tunnels and views of Mount Rushmore. I enjoyed this lovely road trip. Have a great week.🙂🙂
This is probably our favorite drive in the Black Hills as there are so many beautiful views around every corner. The Bison herd is always pretty amazing to see in Custer State Park. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for taking us to Custer! Awesome drive! -Joe&Sharon from RVentures
It is a gorgeous drive! Thanks so much for watching.
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Thanks for watching!
Wow great good vlog video friend 👍👍 beautiful landscape friend
Thanks! I appreciate you watching.
Beautiful state park. The buffaloes are wonderful
Yes the bison here are wonderful. Thanks so much for watching!
The greenery, mountains and tunnels are so stunningly beautiful and the buffaloes are truly amazing experience
love it
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful adventure 👍💚 20:40
best regards ❤
It is always so nice to see the buffalo. Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome place, always nice to see the big boys that is for sure, just beautiful animals.
Yes I completely agree! Have a great day.
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Thank you so very much!
So much fun watching your drive and lots of wild animals. Have a wonderful journey always
It really is a beautiful drive in South Dakota. Thanks!
Healing & Relaxing time!! Beautiful scenery of Custer State Park~ Korean walker, shuimKorea stunning!!👍118
It really is such a beautiful park. Thanks!
Wow~ This is so nice~ I really enjoyed the drive & gorgeous view! Thanks for sharing this lovely vlog 💕💕
Thanks! It is a beautiful road to drive.
Wonderful landscape and video my friend. Great to see the bison. 👍
Friendly greetings from Greece.
I always love seeing the bison. Thank you so much!