Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Parmelee, South Dakota

Horton Road is a remote two-track that runs along the northern boundary of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This lightly maintained backcountry road cuts through open prairie terrain, with long, straight stretches flanked by…
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Conata Basin Road is a two-lane gravel route that winds through the stunning expanse of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, leading straight into the heart of Badlands National Park. Beginning off SD-44 to the south, this…
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This trail starts just off Interstate 90 at exit 116 in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. It is a mostly straight trail southbound to the scenic drive through the Badlands National Park. It can be…
Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands

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.…
Learn more about Sage Creek Conata West

This is a dirt trail that runs along the cliff edge of Buffalo National Grasslands overlooking part of the Badlands and offering numerous boondocking locations. Both north and south ends of the trail are along…
Learn more about The Wall

This trail or track is on the edge of the Badlands National Park. You can expect to see great views and a high potential for wildlife such as mountain goats. Several turnouts are available and…
Learn more about Sagecreek Rim Road

Gaston Road is a scenic trail that runs primarily north-south near the western border of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). Although there are occasional reminders that…
Learn more about Gaston Road - NFR 259

Typical of several national forest roads in the Bessey Ranger District, this trail serves primarily to provide access to water sources for livestock being maintained on the property. Care should be taken to avoid startling…
Learn more about Sandhills Mills (NFR 261)

This is an out-and-back trail. The trail does continue past the turnaround point, but it enters private property at the tracked trail's end. There is a gate indicating where the private property trail begins. This…
Learn more about Forest Road 211 - Camp 2 Road

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…
Learn more about Sheep Mountain Table Road

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…
Learn more about Bear Creek Spur

This is a main trail in the Nebraska National Forest. It will allow access to many other trails in the forest network along with access, via offshoot trails, to Natick Campground and Whitetail Campground. The…
Learn more about Forest Road 203 - Circle

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 mainly a wide trail that has a mix of soft sand, hard-pack sand and hard-pack dirt. The trail will lead you through some great views of the area's dunes, and prairies, and into…
Learn more about Forest Road 203A - Circle Trail

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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