I'm going on a trip in a couple of weeks that will include Mt Rushmore on the way to Beartooth Hiway and Yellowstone. It looks like Sturgis and Deadwood would be fun to check out on the way. It also looks like there are some nice twisty roads around there as well. Anybody have any suggestions for a good route through that area?

Thanks,
Marc

 

Take the road off RT 90 into the badland, it ends up by WALL Drug. Go to Custer State Park and follow rt 16/385 North and South (Great Road). Be VERY carreful through Beartooth pass and Yellowstone. We were out there last month. BearTooth has construction that will force you to wait up to 20 minutes. The construction was a pain but the ride was still worth it. Also go to Needles Highway and Iron Mt. Road but look out for the Buffalo

The East entrance into Yellowstone was fine but the South entrance was all torn up for about 10 miles. Many bikes went down due to the gravel.

 

The 16 and 87 Needles Hwy, the 385 to Deadwood, the 14 through Spearfish Canyon, the 24 to Devils Tower to name a few.

 

Thanks guys! That will get me started.

Marc

 

+1. Just returned from Yellowstone/Beartooth a couple weeks ago, avoid the south entrance at all costs! Terrible construction delays and a challenge to keep the bike upright at times. Also, the north entrance at Cooke City has some construction, but not bad.

 

Here is a post I did back in July.,,, if you scroll down you will find a map of the area... It is some of the best riding I have every seen over the past 11 years of riding...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...g-buffalo.html

Iron Mt highway

Needles Highway

Spearfish canyon

Nemo highway

Custer park

need more?????????????


PS - if you see my friend.... tell him HI - From a safe distance...lol

 

This is great! Thanks for all the tips. If I see your buddy I'll be sure to give him your regards... from a distance this time

Marc

 

Since your going to Mr Rushmore - might enjoy this.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...pot-found.html

 

Where can I get some hair like that

Marc

 

definitely needles and iron mt road. nemo road is great too. spend some time/money in deadwood. Not sure there is much to see in Sturgis after August....but maybe.