Hill City – Sylvan Lake loop from Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Hill City – Sylvan Lake loop from Mount Rushmore National Memorial
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Hill City – Sylvan Lake loop from Mount Rushmore National Memorial
05:10
71.3km
1,280m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills National Forest
Custer State Park
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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14.9 km
Hill City
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
15.2 km
Black Hills Museum of Natural History
Highlight • Monument
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Tip by
30.5 km
Sylvan Lake
Highlight • Lake
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Tip by
38.9 km
Needles Highway
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
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71.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
50.7 km
13.9 km
5.30 km
1.24 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
53.4 km
9.77 km
7.20 km
925 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,940 m)
Lowest point (1,270 m)
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Thursday 16 July
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