Needles, Mountain range in Black Hills, South Dakota.
The Needles formation rises to 2121 meters and contains multiple granite spires shaped through continuous erosion over millions of years.
The National Natural Landmarks Program designated the Needles as a protected site in 1962, recognizing its geological importance in the United States.
The Black Hills region, including the Needles, holds deep significance for Native American tribes who maintained connections to this land across generations.
Visitors can access numerous hiking trails throughout the Needles area, with the main entrance located near Custer State Park in South Dakota.
The natural erosion processes have created narrow granite towers that demonstrate the geological forces that shaped the Black Hills landscape.
Location: South Dakota
Elevation above the sea: 2,121 m
Made from material: metamorphic rock
GPS coordinates: 43.83690,-103.54900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:34
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