Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road is 17 miles long and is known as Highway 16A. The road starts just south of Mount Rushmore National Park and leads to one of the entrances to Custer State Park. The road is very unique and has pigtail bridges, tunnels, and one way roads that divide and give you a more natural setting. The tunnels are framed so when you go through the tunnels you can see Mount Rushmore on the other side. There are picnic areas and places to stop to get a fantastic view of Mount Rushmore from afar. This road is highly recommended and anyone can see gorgeous views without even getting out of the vehicle.
Pretty anytime of the year, but closed in the winter if hazardous.
Entering Black Hills National Forest.
One of the famous pigtail bridges.
One of three tunnels on the road.
Pretty empty in the winter months.
Road divides twice for a one way road.
Another tunnel.
Road divides again.
At the top beautiful area to get out and walk around and see the lookout of Mount Rushmore.
Mount Rushmore in the background.
Cool photo op with arched rock.
Can see for miles.
Lots of curves.
One of the tunnels where you can see Mount Rushmore on the other side.
Amazing views of Mount Rushmore - picture perfect.
Lakota Lake Picnic Area is along the way if you need a break.
Iron Mountain Road coming from the east - just west of Spokane. Beautiful view of Black Elk Peak and Mount Rushmore.
