Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Van Tassell, Wyoming
Mud Springs Road
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… Learn more about Mud Springs Road
Travel from Windmill Draw - (FSR 681) to Hell Canyon - (FSR 284.2L) to Alkali Ridge (FSR 284.2C). This 7.7-mile route, from Custer Limestone Road in the north to US Highway 16 in the south,… Learn more about Windmill Draw to Hell Canyon to Alkali Ridge
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
From Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir, this gravel road will show you the best the Black Hills National Forest has to offer. Take your time along the expansive alpine meadows & while driving along… Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Total Miles
59.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Alkali Spring
This road is a good way to run North or South from Ditch Creek to Custer Limestone. This road runs along some private land and there is a cattle gate at the South end about… Learn more about Alkali Spring
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Summit Road(FS 265)
This trail leads from Boles Canyon Road to the Summit Ridge cabin and fire lookout. Great views and a good picnic spot. Learn more about Summit Road(FS 265)
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Custer Mountain Cutoff
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. Learn more about Custer Mountain Cutoff
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ditch Creek
While many people make Bear Mountain Lookout a destination, the overlook at the end of FS 291.3K is spectacular any time of the year and is definitely one not to miss. This route off Ditch… Learn more about Ditch Creek