Iron Creek Trailhead
This trail explores a side canyon off of Spearfish Canyon.
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Iron Creek Trailhead Details
The Iron Creek Trail is located roughly 1.7 miles past the intersection of Highway 14A and Road 222. The trail wanders up a side canyon, following (you guessed it) Iron Creek for most of the way. The trail is actually an old railroad line that used to run through the forest, and is 1.3 miles long (each way).
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.3 miles
Estimated time
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Iron Creek Trailhead
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1.7 mi away
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
This oval-shaped loop road is ranked as one of the top scenic drives in the country.
1.8 mi away
Norbeck Overlook
Pull over here for a pretty view of Mount Rushmore.
2.9 mi away
Iron Mountain Road
This 17-mile stretch of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway runs between Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park.
3.1 mi away
Grizzly Bear Campground
This is one of the closest campgrounds to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
3.2 mi away
Iron Mountain Road
Though it's just 17 miles long, Iron Mountain Road stretches from Keystone past Mount Rushmore and to Custer State Park.
