Needles, Custer

Name: Needles
Address: Custer, United States

#3 among attractions in Custer

Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Park, Hill

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The Needles of the Black Hills of South Dakota are a region of eroded granite pillars, towers, and spires within Custer State Park. Popular with rock climbers and tourists alike, the Needles are accessed from the Needles Highway, which is a part of Sylvan Lake Road. The Cathedral Spires and Limber Pine Natural Area, a 637-acre portion of the Needles containing six ridges of pillars as well as a disjunct stand of limber pine, was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1976. ()

Elevation: 6266 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°50'28"N, 103°32'38"W

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Custer United States

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Needles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sylvan Lake, Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service in the Black Hills, Needles Eye, Cathedral Spires Trailhead.

1.2 miW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
30 min walk • Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch Creek.
1 miW
43°50'35"N • 103°33'47"W
Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service in the Black Hills, Hill City
25 min walk • Climbing
0.4 miE
43°50'24"N • 103°32'10"W
Needles Eye, Custer
11 min walk • Scenic drives, Outdoor activities, View point
0.4 miE
43°50'30"N • 103°32'6"W
Cathedral Spires Trailhead, Custer State Park
12 min walk • Park