Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
Overview
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway is managed by Department of Transportation. 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.
Things to Do at Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Getting to the Byway:
Rapid City, SD
* Take US-16 southwest to Rushmore Rd. interchange.
* Continue south on US-16 to SD-244 in Mt Rushmore National Monument where the byway begins.
Navigating the Byway:
* From Custer, follow US Highway 16A east past Highway 89.
* At SD Highway 87, turn left or continue straight on 16A. Highway 87 continues past a junction with US 385 to intersect with Highway 16A.
* Follow Highway 16A to the right, past Mt. Rushmore.
* Follow Highway 16A back to Custer, or take Highway 36 to Hermosa.
* If you follow Highway 16A past Highway 87, stay on Highway 16A as it turns to the left and splits with Highway 36.
* To continue around the loop, take SD Highway 87 at the junction just before Keystone, and follow Highway 87 back to Highway 16A.
Contact & Resources
Phone: 605-673-9200
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