"Ride through the Black Hills on exquisite unpaved roads where every gravel mile promises awe-inspiring vistas." - https://trektravel.com

Trek Travel Black Hills Gravel Bike Tour Video:
"Join us for an epic adventure through the heart of the Black Hills in South Dakota! From the enchanting Spearfish Canyon to the historic charm of Deadwood, you’ll experience wondrous and rustic beauty in every direction. Pedal along a network of gravel roads that unveil the grandeur of the Hills as they weave through the forest, connecting small towns while the gentle music of nearby creeks remains your constant companion."

"Witness nature's artistry as you transition to the Southern Hills and stay at Sylvan Lake Lodge, surrounded by towering granite spires that reach for the sky. Revel in the untamed allure of Custer State Park's wildlife loop and delight in a farewell dinner at the renowned Skogen Kitchen. Feel the pulse of history as you visit Mt Rushmore, a final stop before you depart. This is more than just a ride – the magic of the Black Hills will resonate with you long after you’re gone."

Day 4:
Pedal Needles Highway & the Gravel Roads of Custer State Park
"You'll begin with a short descent to Sylvan Lake. One look at the crystal blue water surrounded by rounded granite rock formations reveals why it's known as the "Crown Jewel" of Custer State Park. From here, you’ll climb through striking granite spires on Needles Highway and thread through the Needles Eye tunnel before turning onto gravel and making your way to Custer State Park. You'll pedal the gravel roads of the famous Wildlife Loop, where it is common to encounter some of the 1,500 bison who call the park home. You may also see wildlife such as pronghorn antelopes, burros, prairie dogs, and bighorn sheep."

"Enjoy the scenery as you ride through beautiful open grasslands and pine speckled hills. Avid riders will pedal all the way to Custer, while the other options end in the park and shuttle to Custer, where you'll have time to explore and enjoy lunch at a cafe of your choosing."

If any of our viewing audience is interested in any of Trek Travel's gravel trips, use promo code GRAVCYCLIST23 to save yourself $200 off your first trip. Don't be shy, come along for the fun!

Reminder:
ALWAYS BE A STEWARD FOR GRAVEL CYCLING: Respect the roads, respect the locals, respect the land, respect your fellow cyclists.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Day 4 Ride Begins!
1:42 Sylvan Lake
1:52 Needles Highway
5:04 Nearing Custer State Park
5:57 Snack Time
7:26 Prairie Dogs
9:47 Huge Bison Herd
13:19 Guiding is Easy Work
13:28 Day 5 & Closing
14:33 General Madness

Links of Interest:
Trek Travel Black Hills Gravel Bike Tour Day 1 Video -    • South Dakota Day 1: Black Hills Grave...  

Trek Travel Black Hills Gravel Bike Tour Day 2 Video -    • South Dakota Day 2: Black Hills Grave...  

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Ken Nickerson Blog from this Trip - https://www.kennickerson.blog/blog/so...

Trek Travel Black Hills Gravel Bike Tour Website - https://trektravel.com/bike-tour/blac...

Trek Travel - https://trektravel.com - Use promo code GRAVCYCLIST23 to save yourself $200 off your first trip.

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