In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Custer County to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

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1. Custer loop via Needles Highway — Custer State Park

51.0km

02:37

890m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Hill City via Iron Mountain Road — Black Hills National Forest

77.0km

04:09

1,380m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Mount Rushmore loop — Black Hills National Forest

42.3km

02:19

720m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Wildlife Loop Road — Custer State Park

50.7km

02:39

840m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Mount Rushmore via Iron Mountain Road — Black Hills National Forest

56.7km

03:18

1,190m

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6. Custer to Jewel Cave National Monument

43.4km

02:03

560m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Needles Highway – Mount Rushmore loop from Custer

66.3km

03:58

1,390m

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8. Mount Rushmore – Custer State Park loop from Custer

76.3km

05:52

1,400m

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9. Mount Rushmore – Iron Mountain Road loop from Custer

93.3km

05:23

1,610m

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10. Iron Mountain Road loop from Hermosa

37.3km

01:55

630m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Custer County

1. Custer loop via Needles Highway — Custer State Park

2. Hill City via Iron Mountain Road — Black Hills National Forest

3. Mount Rushmore loop — Black Hills National Forest

4. Wildlife Loop Road — Custer State Park

5. Mount Rushmore via Iron Mountain Road — Black Hills National Forest

6. Custer to Jewel Cave National Monument

7. Needles Highway – Mount Rushmore loop from Custer

8. Mount Rushmore – Custer State Park loop from Custer

9. Mount Rushmore – Iron Mountain Road loop from Custer

10. Iron Mountain Road loop from Hermosa

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