Dirt Bike Trails
Near Angostura, South Dakota

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 wide. The route includes several sections of semi-loose rocky hill climbs, with small rocks 3-4 inches in di...
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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 easy and enjoyable drive, with sweeping views of the prairie and abundant opportunities to spot wil...
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Edgemont, South Dakota's Southern Black Hills span Custer County, South Dakota, and Fall River County, South Dakota. This trail has everything--long, flat, open pastures, wooded areas, and rocky inclines. There are deep ruts in many areas. The lower trailhead is just outside Edgemont on Route 16. Th...
Learn more about TR #319

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 more than a few inches deep, so, should not present an issue. At the south end, connecting to County Road 382, also ...
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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 Road. The entire trail is two-track, on a grass-covered sandy surface that ...
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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 that may pose challenges. Stock 4WD vehicles should have no issues, but motorcycles and 2WD vehicles sh...
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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 length, the climb offers rewarding views for nearly the entire ascent. Loose rocks are all over and must be navigate...
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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 weaves its way through buttes and rolling hills blanketed with mixed-grass p...
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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 end, the trail winds through a variety of beautiful and changing terrain. From groves of...
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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 turnaround area adjacent to the reservoir. Small washouts from seasonal rains are possibl...
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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 prairie. The name of the trail is an obvious nod to the burrowing rodents that have created the thou...
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Custer Mountain Cutoff is an easy, highly accessible 3-mile scenic route near Custer, South Dakota, perfect for beginners, standard SUVs, and anyone looking for a relaxed drive through the Black Hills. Winding through dense stands of ponderosa pines and vibrant quaking aspens, this peaceful trail sk...
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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, as you'll have many chances to spot deer and other wildlife along this route.
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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 horseback riding, hiking, and off-road trails to experience along the way. This trail runs from...
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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 miles and miles, and the views do not disappoint. The road surface on the north half is mostly graded dirt, ev...
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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, covers a wide variety of terrain and is one of the highlights of what the Black Hills offers to offroad enthus...
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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 to see some cattle on or just off the road in the spring/summer. On the South portion of the road ...
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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 and camping are possible here, but check local regulations for both activities. You may see mule deer and ...
Learn more about FS 563

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 hunting and camping here--check local regulations on both activities. Watch out for mule deer and p...
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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 share the road with cattle at times. Located in Fall River County, South Dakota, ther...
Learn more about FR 562-Tri Point

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 wide. The route includes several sections of semi-loose rocky hill climbs, with small rocks 3-4 inches in di...
Learn more about Song Dog Road

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 easy and enjoyable drive, with sweeping views of the prairie and abundant opportunities to spot wil...
Learn more about Oak Draw Road- CSP 3

Edgemont, South Dakota's Southern Black Hills span Custer County, South Dakota, and Fall River County, South Dakota. This trail has everything--long, flat, open pastures, wooded areas, and rocky inclines. There are deep ruts in many areas. The lower trailhead is just outside Edgemont on Route 16. Th...
Learn more about TR #319

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 more than a few inches deep, so, should not present an issue. At the south end, connecting to County Road 382, also ...
Learn more about Hines Br1i / 336-11

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 wide. The route includes several sections of semi-loose rocky hill climbs, with small rocks 3-4 inches in di...
Learn more about Song Dog Road

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 easy and enjoyable drive, with sweeping views of the prairie and abundant opportunities to spot wil...
Learn more about Oak Draw Road- CSP 3

Edgemont, South Dakota's Southern Black Hills span Custer County, South Dakota, and Fall River County, South Dakota. This trail has everything--long, flat, open pastures, wooded areas, and rocky inclines. There are deep ruts in many areas. The lower trailhead is just outside Edgemont on Route 16. Th...
Learn more about TR #319

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 more than a few inches deep, so, should not present an issue. At the south end, connecting to County Road 382, also ...
Learn more about Hines Br1i / 336-11