Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Newcastle, Wyoming

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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This is a wide gravel road. There are many camping opportunities along this road.
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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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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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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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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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Forks Road (FS 280.2L) is a short, lesser-traveled spur nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking solitude.…
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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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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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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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This road is smooth, scenic, and has just enough bends and rolls to keep it interesting. Custer Limestone is one of those quiet forest roads that wind through tall pine stands and cut across pockets…
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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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FS 456.1F is a rugged and scenic spur trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest, offering a journey reminiscent of the Old West. This narrow, unmaintained route meanders through dense pine forests and open…
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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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Gillette Canyon Road (FS 296) is a moderate one-way trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This route offers a scenic journey through dense pine forests and rugged terrain, making it a favored path…
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Surveyor Hill Road is a rugged and scenic trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest, offering a journey reminiscent of the Old West. This narrow, unmaintained route meanders through dense pine forests and open…
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Tepee Branch Road (FS 271.1A) is a moderate 5.2-mile trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking…
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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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Antelope Ridge Road is one of those wide-open, big-sky ridge roads that just hits right--quiet, open country with views that stretch for miles. Antelope Ridge lives up to its name, too; pronghorns are a regular…
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Mud Springs Road is a scenic route that runs North/South from Custer Limestone road to US Highway 16 just West of Jewel Cave National Monument. This does take you through cattle grazing areas so expect…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Six Mile Road is a scenic gravel route traversing the Black Hills National Forest, providing access to various forest service roads and trailheads. The road meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering opportunities…
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Williams Draw Road (FS 691) is a scenic secondary forest route located in the Black Hills National Forest, west of Hill City. Branching off Deerfield Road (CR 308), it offers a quiet, tree-lined drive through…
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The route is mostly single-vehicle-wide with areas to pass. There are a couple of gates along the route. There are no difficult obstacles on this route.
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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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