Needles, Mountain range in South Dakota
The Needles of the Black Hills of South Dakota are a region of eroded granite pillars, towers, and spires.
These formations were initially discovered by European Americans during the 1883 Custer Expedition.
The area is popular among rock climbing enthusiasts due to its unique geological formations.
Needles Highway, a scenic byway, provides access to these formations.
The 'Needle's Eye', a natural rock formation, is one of the most distinctive features.
Location: South Dakota
Elevation above the sea: 2,121 m
Material: metamorphic rock
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The Needles of the Black Hills of South Dakota are a region of eroded granite pillars, towers, and spires.
The Black Elk Wilderness is characterized by rocky terrain and ponderosa pine forests.
Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota.
The Lincoln Borglum Museum showcases exhibits on the creation and meaning of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Mount Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents.
