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Memorial Team Ice Cream – Hill City loop from Keystone

Memorial Team Ice Cream – Hill City loop from Keystone

Moderate

3.1

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Memorial Team Ice Cream – Hill City loop from Keystone

02:27

43.3km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.68 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3 m

Keystone Historic Downtown

Highlight • Settlement

A worthwhile little gold rush town to visit when in the Black Hills. There is even a high ropes course.

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4.63 km

Mount Rushmore

Highlight • Monument

Mount Rushmore was a project carried out from 1927 to 1941 to carve 4 presidents' heads into the mountain side. The sculpture features the 60-foot-tall heads of four US presidents: …

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4.80 km

Memorial Team Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

While visiting Mount Rushmore, you just have to grab a scoop of Vanilla ice cream. In my opinion, it is the best vanilla ice cream I ever ate. The “Monumental …

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24.2 km

Black Hills Museum of Natural History

Highlight • Monument

The collection of this prehistoric museum is just amazing. In one room, gigantic ammonites, antediluvian crocodile skulls, carapace fish of impressive sizes that seem straight out of a science fiction …

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24.9 km

Hill City

Highlight • Settlement

Hill City, South Dakota, has a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities. Founded during the Black Hills gold rush, the town is known as "The Heart of the Hills." …

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43.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

1.53 km

558 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

2.79 km

359 m

295 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,330 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 July

27°C

12°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Description

If you're looking for a road cycling route that packs a punch with iconic Black Hills scenery, the Memorial Team Ice Cream – Hill City loop from Keystone is definitely worth your time. This moderate 26.9-mile (43.3 km) route features a significant 2554 feet (778 metres) of climbing, typically taking around 2 hours and 26 minutes to complete. It's an ideal choice for cyclists with good to very good fitness who want a challenging ride through some of South Dakota's most famous landscapes, combining physical exertion with unparalleled views.

What to expect on Memorial Team Ice Cream – Hill City loop from Keystone

This road cycling route is a journey through the heart of the Black Hills, offering a dynamic mix of challenging ascents and rewarding descents. You'll navigate mountainous terrain characterized by significant elevation changes, winding through dense pine forests and past striking granite formations. The route is particularly notable for incorporating sections of Iron Mountain Road, with its distinctive pigtail turns and tunnels that frame views of Mount Rushmore, and potentially parts of Needles Highway, known for its breathtaking granite spires. Expect to work for your views; some segments, like the climb towards Mount Rushmore, can be steep and busy, requiring focused riding.

Planning your visit

Starting from Keystone, this loop offers convenient access to the Black Hills' cycling network. Be aware that roads in this area, particularly sections of Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway, can be narrow with little to no shoulder, and often experience steady tourist traffic, especially during peak season. Good road cycling routes in the Black Hills require vigilance and experience with traffic. The Memorial Team Ice Cream shop in Keystone is a popular and well-deserved stop for a refreshing treat after tackling the climbs, making it a great mid-ride or post-ride destination.