Dirt Bike Trails
Near Batesland, South Dakota

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 scenic drive carries you northward, offering panoramic views of the wide-open prai...
Learn more about Conata Basin Road

One of the most beautiful roads in the Badlands NP - Buffalo Gap Grassland area. The dirt road takes you from E Hwy 44 to the Bombing Range Rd. It connects the east and the west parts of the Badlands NP. A dirt road can be challenging after a lot of rain. Several creek and river crossings make that ...
Learn more about Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland South

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 grasslands, ranch fencing, and power lines.The trail provides expans...
Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel;most of the last third is dirt - a portion of which washes out and creates deep, wide ruts. Several areas of the trail also collect runoff ...
Learn more about Little Wolves

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 first mile, the trail snakes through a wide grassy valley of relatively soft loamy dirt, although you wo...
Learn more about Bear Creek Spur

This trail is a 2-track that's mainly comprised of hard pack dirt. There are minor to medium-sized washouts and ruts that can fill with mud after heavy rainfall. There are a few areas on the 213 section of this run that will put you in slight off-camber conditions. The majority of this run is in ope...
Learn more about Highline 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 dogs along the road. The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. Thes...
Learn more about Spring Draw Rd

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 to see prairie dogs along the road.The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. T...
Learn more about Indian Creek Rd

The trail starts and ends on loose gravel. The center section of the trail is mainly comprised of 2-track hard pack natural dirt. There are several large 'whoops', ruts, and washouts along the center section where additional ground clearance would be preferred. The center section has the potential t...
Learn more about Kings Canyon Trail

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 Highway 240. The trail offers expansive views of the northern parts of the Badlands to t...
Learn more about The Wall

This is a 2-track trail that is very rough due to it being mainly composed of ruts and washouts. Be prepared to be bounced around quite a bit. It's an out-and-back that offers some amazing views of the area. The trail is mainly comprised of hard pack dirt, but there are a few areas where it becomes ...
Learn more about Outrider - FS 779

This is a two-part trail that's mainly 2-track and is comprised of hard-pack dirt. The trail starts off pretty tame when accessed from Kings Canyon, but conditions worsen after turning onto Trail 214. There are a few spots on 214 where off-camber conditions will reach 18-20 degrees, maybe more if yo...
Learn more about Strong Canyon Run

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 driven in either direction, but entering from the south end requires an entry fee to Badlands Nationa...
Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands

An excellent and scenic trail through the Grassland area north of the Badlands NP. The road starts next to the Minuteman Missile and goes up to Hwy 240 in Wall. It's an easy dirt road until you get closer to Highway 240. The last part of the trail is very steep and has up to 18" deep washouts. You'l...
Learn more about Buffalo Gap Nat Grassland North

This is a 2-track trail that's mainly comprised of hard-pack dirt. The trail has ruts, washouts, and whoops that could fill with mud after rain. A few of the whoops could require a vehicle with extra ground clearance, as they are tall and steep. There is also a small section that's filled with loose...
Learn more about Coffee Mill Butte - FS 702

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 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...
Learn more about Boardgate (FR 910)

Fisherman Flats Road, also known as Custer State Park Road 2, is an easy two-lane gravel road that provides a connection through the grasslands of Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop area. The route begins off CSP 1, directly across from the Wildlife Loop Visitor Center and just north of Oak Draw Road...
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North Lame Johnny Road, also known as Custer State Park Road 4, is a two-lane gravel road that travels through the French Creek area of Custer State Park. The route can be accessed from the north at Highway 87 or from the south where it intersects Oak Draw Road (CSP 3). Along the way, it passes Fren...
Learn more about North Lame Johnny Road

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 scenic drive carries you northward, offering panoramic views of the wide-open prai...
Learn more about Conata Basin Road

One of the most beautiful roads in the Badlands NP - Buffalo Gap Grassland area. The dirt road takes you from E Hwy 44 to the Bombing Range Rd. It connects the east and the west parts of the Badlands NP. A dirt road can be challenging after a lot of rain. Several creek and river crossings make that ...
Learn more about Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland South

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 grasslands, ranch fencing, and power lines.The trail provides expans...
Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel;most of the last third is dirt - a portion of which washes out and creates deep, wide ruts. Several areas of the trail also collect runoff ...
Learn more about Little Wolves

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 scenic drive carries you northward, offering panoramic views of the wide-open prai...
Learn more about Conata Basin Road

One of the most beautiful roads in the Badlands NP - Buffalo Gap Grassland area. The dirt road takes you from E Hwy 44 to the Bombing Range Rd. It connects the east and the west parts of the Badlands NP. A dirt road can be challenging after a lot of rain. Several creek and river crossings make that ...
Learn more about Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland South

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 grasslands, ranch fencing, and power lines.The trail provides expans...
Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel;most of the last third is dirt - a portion of which washes out and creates deep, wide ruts. Several areas of the trail also collect runoff ...
Learn more about Little Wolves