Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Chadron, Nebraska

The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel;most of the last third is dirt - a…
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Sugarloaf Road is a scenic route that runs east-west about 9 miles south of the Nebraska-South Dakota border, connecting Toadstool Road in Sioux County, Nebraska, with Nebraska Highway 71 in Dawes County, Nebraska. The road…
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This short spur trail off Sugarloaf Road provides access to the 12-acre Boardgate Reservoir in the Oglala National Grassland. The trail itself has a sand and gravel surface. The trail is out-and-back, and has a…
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This out-and-back spur trail off Sugarloaf Road is not quite a mile and a half in length, but it's well worth the drive. It's a sandy two-track through the grass for most of the trail,…
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Conklin (Forest Road 924) is an out-and-back trail that runs north-south, meandering over rolling hills in the Oglala National Grassland. The trailhead is located a mile south of the South Dakota-Nebraska border on Hat Creek…
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Prairie Dog is an east-west trail that connects Hat Creek Road with Conklin (FR 924). The topography of the trail is very much like the others in the area, with rolling hills covered with mixed-grass…
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From north to south, Pants Butte Road takes you through part of western Nebraska that makes you feel like you're driving through a painting. At both ends of the road, you're able to see for…
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Starting from the south end of the trail on Argyle Rd, the trail begins in a lightly treed pine forest and follows a natural dirt and limestone path that is mostly packed and single-car width…
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Oak Draw Road, also known as Custer State Park Road 3, is a scenic two-lane gravel road that cuts across the wide open grasslands of the park's Wildlife Loop area. This lesser-traveled route offers an…
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This an easy, scenic dirt road that leads to some really cool overlooks of the south portion of Badlands National Park. It has 2 distinct sections with the first part being accessible to all vehicles…
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This is a beautiful trail through the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in Fall River County, South Dakota. It has deep ruts and can be muddy. You will share the road with cattle at times. Hunting…
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Bowman Road Loop is a 7.4-mile trail near Pringle, South Dakota, that flows in and out of the pine forest around Bowman Ridge. The trail is primarily composed of rock and sand, with loose sections…
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This scenic gravel route offers incredible views of the Black Hills and is easily traversed by most vehicles. Stretching between Lower French Creek Road on the northeast end and Flynn Creek Road on the southwest…
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It is an easy gravel road with good views, making for a beautiful shortcut to nearby trailheads. Many other activities off of this route include camping sites in the Black Hills National Forest along with…
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This is a fantastic trail leading up to the summit of Cicero Peak. The route is only 1.7 miles long but climbs 485 feet to a peak elevation of 6,165 feet. Despite its relatively short…
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Forestry Road 336-11, also known as Hines BR1i, is rocky with small to medium rock embedded in the soil. There are a few mud holes with very thick sticky mud after rains, but none are…
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Spring Draw Rd is an accessible, well-maintained Gravel Road that connects Indian Creek Rd Hwy 44 and takes you through the northwest part of Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland. You might be able to see prairie…
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Indian Creek Rd is an easy well-maintained Gravel Road that starts in Scenic at the Bombing Range Rd and takes you through the north west part of Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland. You might be able…
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This is one way to access the tri-point of Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska. It's a beautiful trail through the Buffalo Gap National Grassland.There are 1-2 water crossings (seasonal) that can be muddy. You will…
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Mount Coolidge Road winds its way up the fire lookout mountain just off Highway 87, offering easy access to one of the best panoramic views in the central Black Hills. The road is gravel, maintained,…
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This is a trail within the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in Fall River County, South Dakota. It's mostly a trail through the scenic prairie and has 1-2 water crossings. There appear to be options for…
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This is an out-and-back trail, with the trail ending at the border of neighboring private property. The trail starts behind a wire cattle gate, be sure to always shut the gate behind you. For the…
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This is a scenic trail winding through ponderosa pines and quaking aspens. There are gates to get through, so be sure to close them behind you. This trail skirts the edges of Custer State Park.
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This is a scenic trail meandering through ponderosa pine and quaking aspen trees. From the Rockerville Road entrance of this trail, is it a maintained gravel road that slowly gets narrower, but stays very easy…
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This trail will run from Foster's Gulch to South Rockerville Road. Along this long run across a high ridge of the Black Hills National Forest, you will have some good scenery and will likely run…
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This is a fun two-track dirt trail that gives you a glimpse into the grasslands and Badlands most people don't get to experience. You may encounter lots of prairie dogs and large herds of antelope.…
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This trail is fun during all seasons of the year but is best enjoyed during the spring through fall months. During the winter months this rocky, and narrow trail can quickly become challenging to those…
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Turkey Ridge--716 is an unmaintained trail with several areas where water can stand and form large mud holes. The terrain is somewhat scenic as it goes through wooded areas, and the trail is unmaintained and…
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From Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir, this gravel road will show you the best the Black Hills National Forest offers. Take your time along the expansive alpine meadows & while driving along Lightening Creek,…
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FS650 makes a tight little lollipop-shaped loop just off the Raga area that's easy to overlook--but it's worth the turn. The road is mostly solid dirt with a few rock shelves, mellow enough for most…
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