Central Hills Loop (includes the Needles Highway) - By rtcoker

Really should be a five, but... can be very crowded and crawling traffic at most times during the tourist season. But... Fantastic ride. beautiful scenery. A definite don't miss. You will see Bison, grazing in the woods, if you look through the trees. Folks in cars don't usually see them and drive straight for the open fields where the big herds are. Also watch for mountain goats grazing on the slopes. Again, folks in cars often miss them because they don't look up. We can. Ahhh, the wonder of wind in your face, right? This is a great loop. 16A has the pigtail loops and the tunnels. head north on that one (go counter clockwise). Because you will exit the last tunnel which was specifically designed to frame Mt. Rushmore while you are in it and exiting it. Amazing photo shot!. have your Go Pro running and your Pillion passenger ready to shoot photos!.