Black Hills Trip

These are our plans for our trip to the Black Hills.

Any input would be appreciated.

May 27- Arrive Denver mid morning and drive to Keystone, eat supper and relax.

(Staying at K Bar S Lodge for 2 nights)

May 28- Tour Mt. Rushmore, drive Iron Mountain Rd. to Visitor center for Custer State Park, tour Custer State Park including Needles Highway, lunch at State Game Lodge, late afternoon visit Crazy Horse Monument. Supper at K Bar S Lodge and then night program at Mt. Rushmore.

May 29- Drive to Deadwood, eat lunch, afteroon at Devil%26#39;s Tower Monument and drive to Sheridan, Wyoming for the night.

I know that we are not going to see the Badlands or pan for gold, etc. but I wanted more time in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. Is there anything else that is a must see for this part of our trip? Thanks

Black Hills Trip

You really should drive Iron Mountain Road in the other direction (toward Mount Rushmore) as views of Mount Rushmore are really the reason for driving the road.

Black Hills Trip

Thanks- will include that in my trip plans!!!

In my opinion, the Spearfish Canyon drive (less than twenty miles) would be a pity for anyone to miss. it leads to the Spearfish Canyon Lodge (super, but no pool) and Latchstrings, a good restraunt with awesome views. The area is breathtaking.

Great tip about Spearfish Canyon Drive, my wife and 3 young children bought sandwiches and found a picnic table near the creek, we%26#39;ll never forget that picnic lunch. (You%26#39;ll understand why they called it Spearfish Canyon once you look in the water...)

Should we do Spearfish Canyon drive on May 29 when we head to Deadwood then on to Devil%26#39;s Tower Monument?

The most efficient route for you will be to go from Deadwood to Spearfish Canyon to Devils Tower. I%26#39;d get any sight seeing you%26#39;re going to do in Deadwood out of the way in the morning--eat lunch and go. You don%26#39;t want to drag things into the mid-afternoon in Deadwood with that schedule to meet.

Deadwood to Devils Tower via Spearfish Canyon (with stops in the canyon) will be two hours at a minimum and probably more like three to spend adequate time in the canyon. You need at least a couple hours for a worthwhile visit at Devils Tower. Devils Tower to Sheridan will be about 2.5 hours.

It is certainly worth the effort to drive through Spearfish Canyon. Good stops include Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. If you have an extra hour or so, a great view can be had if you drive to the top of Cement Ridge Lookout. It isn%26#39;t the best road to get there but it%26#39;s worth the view if you have time.

Thanks for all the great advice!

A great place to eat in downtown Sheridan is Oliver%26#39;s. Not sure what your budget or tastes are but it%26#39;s a nice place with good food.

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