Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Moorcroft, Wyoming

This is an easy and slow drive with a few hills to climb along the way. Most of the hills could get very difficult if there is any measurable amount of rain. Towards the end…
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This trail has exceptionally beautiful scenery and rock formations with abundant wildlife to spot along the way. Some areas can be challenging if there are oncoming vehicles, due to blind transitions on the steep grades.…
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Bear Lodge is an easy well maintained road for Jeeps, SUVs, Overlanders and horse trailers. 4x4 might be needed in the spring, as there might still be snow and mud. Any vehicle, without four-wheel-drive, may…
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Redbird Canyon Road (FS 376) is a scenic gravel route nestled within the Black Hills National Forest, offering a tranquil drive through dense pine forests and striking red rock outcrops. The road meanders through a…
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Leaving Spearfish Canyon from Savoy, you'll find yourself on Roughlock Falls Road, a well-maintained gravel road that leads you up to Cement Ridge Fire Lookout, which boasts expansive views of the Black Hills Forest and…
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Boundary Gulch trail is a Black Hills favorite for off-road enthusiasts of all kinds. The trail leads you to the Cement Ridge Fire lookout. Along the way, you will find ponds, scenic outlooks and the…
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This is a well-maintained, narrow gravel road. There are many great views and a beautiful campground on this drive.
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West Deerfield Road (FS 110) is a scenic gravel route in the Black Hills National Forest, stretching northwest from Deerfield Reservoir. This well-maintained road meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil…
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Don't sleep on 231.5 -- this is a full-on 12-mile run through classic northern Black Hills country, starting muddy and tight in subalpine fir and opening up as it drops toward Black Fox Campground. It…
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This is a great way to access trails in the area. It is a wide gravel road with several unloading areas. The traffic can get heavy at times. Beware of dust and wash boards.
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New Moon Road heading toward Rudenvale is a quiet, scenic ride through classic Black Hills country--gravel surface, lightly traveled, and surrounded by big pines and open ridges. It's one of those routes that feels like…
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Boles Canyon is an easy route from South Rapid to Highway 85, which you can connect to Tinton Road. There is a 400-foot elevation change during this 4.9-mile route. It's a single-lane road that is…
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This is a short, lesser-traveled spur branching off Boles Canyon Road (FS 117) within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape for…
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This trail leads from Boles Canyon Road to the Summit Ridge cabin and fire lookout. Great views and a good picnic spot.
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While designated camping spots are limited, the road provides access to nearby dispersed camping areas, making it suitable for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The route is characterized by its smooth surface and gentle grades,…
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Heggie Spring Road is a mellow, winding little spur tucked deep in the southern Black Hills. It's gravel, easy to navigate, and lined with a mix of ponderosa pine and open glades. The road doesn't…
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Game farm is a local favorite in the Spearfish Area. The area is a game preserve for the South Dakota Fish and Game Department. It can be accessed from Higgins Gultch Road, or from Tinton…
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This is a wide gravel road. There are many camping opportunities along this road.
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This route begins near Flag Mountain's summit--just off steep pine ridges--and follows Forest Service Road 189.2 down into the wide-open Northern Hills side of the forest. The climb starts rough: expect loose gravel, bare rock…
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Trebor Draw starts off Forest Service Road 631 and winds through the heart of Trebor Draw in the Mystic Ranger District. It's a beautiful stretch--tight pine forest gives way to big, open plains the higher…
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Boogy Reservoir Road (FS 301.1J) is a short, lesser-known spur off FS 301, nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape…
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This trail is west of Custer past Jewell Cave National Park, just east of the Wyoming border. It is a freshly groomed gravel to light rocky trail. Stock vehicles can run on this trail. Breathtaking…
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FS 233, also known as Black Fox Camp Road, is a scenic gravel road that winds through the heart of a lush, narrow valley west of Rochford. It follows the creek most of the way…
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Deerfield Road is a well-maintained mainline route that cuts through the western Black Hills, connecting Hill City to the high country around Deerfield Lake. It's paved for most of the drive with smooth transitions onto…
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Barrel Spring Road (FS 2B) is a short, lesser-traveled spur nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This 1.8-mile gravel route meanders through dense pine forests, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking solitude. While…
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This narrow two-track is rocky, rutted, and tight in spots--definitely more suited for short-wheelbase rigs until the lower portion, where it opens up into beautiful flowing tracks. It winds through pine forest and dips in…
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Rhoads Fork is a Forest Service Road open to all, offering scenic views along an aspen-lined path before climbing a ridge to its designated endpoint at 44.073767, -103.904839. Although logging extends the road beyond this…
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Bombard Draw kicks off just west of Black Fox Campground and works steadily uphill into a narrow valley that feels tucked away from just about everything. It's a solid Forest Service road with a few…
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A smooth, well-maintained valley-bottom road that winds through a quiet and scenic drainage in the Black Hills. This is a mellow drive--easygoing for any stock 4x4 or even some crossovers--surrounded by open forest, pockets of…
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FS 206 into Besant Park is one of those low-key gems -- narrow in spots, winding through thick timber, and then suddenly opening up into wide meadows that feel like they've been hidden for decades.…
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