Needle's Eye formation - Custer State Park - South Dakota
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 43° 50.519 W 103° 32.722
13T E 616933 N 4855350
The Black Hills are a Paleozoic/Mesozoic Formation, formed when a large dome pushed up from the earth in the region. Over the years the softer sediment eroded, leaving behind strange granite formations.
Waymark Code: WM1WG1
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Miragee
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The Black Hills are a Paleozoic/Mesozoic Formation, formed when a large dome pushed up from the earth in the region. Over the years the softer sediment eroded, leaving behind strange granite formations.

The Needle's Eye, part of the Needles formation in the northern portion of Custer State Park, can be accessed via the historic Needles Highway. Parking is directly under the Needles.

This is a favorite spot for rock climbing with both beginner and expert routes up the rocks.
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes

Parking Coordinates: N 43° 50.490 W 103° 32.745

Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no

Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no

Public Transport available: no

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