Dirt Bike Trails
Near Custer, South Dakota

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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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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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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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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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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Spring Creek Road (FS 305) is a scenic gravel forest route with smooth driving and light elevation changes, suitable for most vehicles. The road winds through dense pine forest and unique granite formations, offering a few peaceful, dispersed campsites along the way. Geology lovers will enjoy the st...
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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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White House Gulch FS RD 477 offers offroaders a scenic, relatively easy journey through the beautiful pine forests of the southern Black Hills. This trail is ideal for stock high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes looking for a relaxed ride with stunning views of the surroundi...
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FS 2A is a short, scenic two-track dirt road in the Black Hills of South Dakota, ideal for campers and offroaders seeking a quiet retreat near Medicine Mountain. Extending just under one mile, this route offers access to several excellent dispersed camping spots nestled within the pine forest. The t...
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This is a road that starts out two-vehicles wide and narrows as it goes. Along the way there is a old corral and a one-lane bridge. Once you reach the intersection with FS301, it widens back out, then intersects with Gillette Prairie Road.
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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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Alkali Spring, also known as Forest Road 472, is an easy and scenic 3.8-mile trail ideal for beginners, family outings, and any vehicle capable of navigating a single-lane gravel road through the Black Hills National Forest. This beginner-friendly route connects Ditch Creek Road to Custer Limestone ...
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Cowboy Gulch is a short, sweet stretch of gravel that rolls gently through classic pine country. It's fairly chill -- wide enough for comfort, well-packed, and rarely rutted. Not much in the way of challenge, but that's kind of the point. Great for linking into nearby trails or just cruising through...
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Reno Gulch Road is a beautiful forest connector with tall pines, gentle grades, and a smooth gravel surface. This short route links key areas near Custer and Hill City, making it a useful and scenic cut-through for overlanders and campers alike. While not heavy on camping, a few pull-offs provide qu...
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Newton 33 is a short, rocky, and tight little blast through classic Black Hills terrain -- just enough to get the tires flexing and the blood pumping. It's not long, but it packs a punch with a few chunky climbs, narrow turns, and loose rock sections that'll keep you honest. This one's best run with...
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Reno Gulch Road winds up from the south end of Hill City and climbs deep into the forested hills, offering a scenic mix of rock cuts, tight curves, and creekside cruising. It's well-maintained for the most part -- wide gravel with solid drainage -- but it still feels rugged thanks to its elevation g...
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Champaign Hill Road is one of those mellow ridge cruisers that feels like it was made for a slow roll with the windows down. It winds up and over the broad spine of Champaign Hill, offering long, open views and easy grades the whole way. The road is well-maintained gravel -- wide enough for passing,...
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Swint Road, also known as Custer State Park Road 5, is a two-lane gravel road that connects Fisherman Flats Road (CSP 2) with North Lame Johnny Road (CSP 4). The route travels through rolling grasslands and scattered pine stands, offering an alternative to the busier sections of the Wildlife Loop. T...
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Newton Fork Road (FS 304) is a well-maintained gravel route nestled in the Black Hills National Forest, just west of Hill City. Serving as a primary access point to the Newton Trail System, this road connects to over 50 miles of OHV and motorcycle trails designed for wider, faster riding, with sceni...
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This trail is an excellent connector between Old Hill City Road and Highway 244, making it a convenient route that can save both time and miles compared to traveling the paved roads between the two. For the most part, the trail is easy to navigate and suitable for most high-clearance vehicles. While...
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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...
Learn more about Custer Mountain Cutoff

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...
Learn more about Cicero Peak Road

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...
Learn more about Herbert Draw Road

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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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...
Learn more about Custer Mountain Cutoff

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...
Learn more about Cicero Peak Road

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...
Learn more about Herbert Draw Road

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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