Dirt Bike Trails
Near North Spearfish, South Dakota

Spearfish Mountain is one of the three peaks that make up the mountains surrounding Spearfish. It is the only one accessible by off road vehicles. A short drive down Christensen Drive will lead you to the trail head. From here there is one main shot up to the top with a few different spurs off the m...
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Game farm is a local favorite in the Spearfish Area. The area is a game preserve for the South Dakota Fish and Game Department. It can be accessed from Higgins Gultch Road, or from Tinton in the Big Hill Parking lot. Big Hill offers a staging area with room for trailers. Game Farm offers scenic view...
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Leaving Spearfish Canyon from Savoy, you'll find yourself on Roughlock Falls Road, a well-maintained gravel road that leads you up to Cement Ridge Fire Lookout, which boasts expansive views of the Black Hills Forest and surrounding area. If you decide to take the trail down to Grand Canyon Road, bew...
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Boundary Gulch trail is a Black Hills favorite for off-road enthusiasts of all kinds. The trail leads you to the Cement Ridge Fire lookout. Along the way, you will find ponds, scenic outlooks and the remnants of Tinton Town, an old mining town that turned into a sawmill for the area. There is privat...
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This is a fun trail that offers access to several other trails in the area, such as Calamity Canyon and Kong, and it parallels Hal Johns for much of the trail. There are several spots that require careful tire placement. The trail is narrow with tight trees in many spots along the trail, so expect p...
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Lost Gulch (FS 172.1) is a minimally maintained forest service road that takes you between the Camp 5 area and Galena. This trail runs north and south. This trail is a combination of hard-packed dirt, loose rocks, larger stationary rocks, and loose gravel. There are large ruts and mud puddles throug...
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This trail is a 1.6-mile connecting route between Lost Gulch (FS 172.1) and the China Wall Trail. It consists of packed gravel, loose rocks, mild climbs and descents, as well as smaller ruts and mud puddles. It meets up with Lost Gulch at (44.36499, -103.61948) and connects to the China Wall Trail a...
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Another fantastic historical site in the Black Hills National Forest is the China Wall. The waypoint on the track shows exactly where the hike begins, and it's only about 600 yards to the wall. It's well worth the hike. The trail begins at Highway 385 on the south, and it runs up through Galena and ...
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The trail to the Custer Peak Fire Lookout is an exceptional excursion for off-roaders looking to experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the Black Hills National Forest from an elevation of over 6,700 feet. Spanning approximately 4.4 miles from its start off US Highway 385, this route primarily ...
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Ride from downtown Sturgis, and within just 2 miles, you're on dirt. This is a fun hilly rocky trail that takes you into the Black Hills National Forest without having to travel busy Highway 14A. From this trail, which goes over Red Hill, you can access the Camp 5/Calamity Jane trails area or go to ...
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Boles Canyon is an easy route from South Rapid to Highway 85, which you can connect to Tinton Road. There is a 400-foot elevation change during this 4.9-mile route. It's a single-lane road that is navigable with any vehicle. The area is used for cattle grazing, so be on the lookout for them.
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This is a great way to access trails in the area. It is a wide gravel road with several unloading areas. The traffic can get heavy at times. Beware of dust and wash boards.
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This short 0.7-mile trail is an offshoot of Bulldog Trail, quick, and easily accessible from Vanocker Canyon. Upon leaving the highway, you will be presented with two choices. The left trail is Veterans Peak. This is a narrow trail that has a few pull-off locations for oncoming traffic but you'll wa...
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Don't sleep on 231.5 -- this is a full-on 12-mile run through classic northern Black Hills country, starting muddy and tight in subalpine fir and opening up as it drops toward Black Fox Campground. It runs parallel to the creek in spots, winding through some steep cuts and shaded drainages where you...
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Moses Hill is a scenic 4.3-mile point-to-point trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota, perfect for stock sport utility vehicles, ATVs, and SxSs seeking a moderate challenge and exceptional valley views. Connecting Vanocker Canyon Road in the south to Road 135 in the north, this trail climbs roughl...
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FS 206 into Besant Park is one of those low-key gems -- narrow in spots, winding through thick timber, and then suddenly opening up into wide meadows that feel like they've been hidden for decades. This route stays mellow overall but has a few tight one-lane sections that add just enough spice. The ...
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Bulldog is an exceptionally scenic, beginner-friendly trail in the Black Hills National Forest that is perfect for offroaders wanting to experience stunning autumn colors and sweeping mountain vistas without navigating difficult obstacles. Winding through the hills southwest of Sturgis, this route c...
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This trail consists of loose rock, gravel, and some grassy two-track. There are a couple of spots that can hold water, but not more than 12 inches. This is an out-and-back trail with a nice area at the end for dispersed camping. This trail is very short and can be completed in under 15 mins.
Learn more about Forbes Gulch Br 1a - FSR 169.1A

This route begins near Flag Mountain’s summit—just off steep pine ridges—and follows Forest Service Road 189.2 down into the wide-open Northern Hills side of the forest. The climb starts rough: expect loose gravel, bare rock ledges, and uneven tread that’ll challenge a stock pickup from the outset. ...
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Bear Lodge is an easy well maintained road for Jeeps, SUVs, Overlanders and horse trailers. 4x4 might be needed in the spring, as there might still be snow and mud. Any vehicle, without four-wheel-drive, may enjoy this road during the dry season. This road has many access points for mountain biking,...
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Spearfish Mountain is one of the three peaks that make up the mountains surrounding Spearfish. It is the only one accessible by off road vehicles. A short drive down Christensen Drive will lead you to the trail head. From here there is one main shot up to the top with a few different spurs off the m...
Learn more about Spearfish Mountain

Game farm is a local favorite in the Spearfish Area. The area is a game preserve for the South Dakota Fish and Game Department. It can be accessed from Higgins Gultch Road, or from Tinton in the Big Hill Parking lot. Big Hill offers a staging area with room for trailers. Game Farm offers scenic view...
Learn more about Game Farm

Boundary Gulch trail is a Black Hills favorite for off-road enthusiasts of all kinds. The trail leads you to the Cement Ridge Fire lookout. Along the way, you will find ponds, scenic outlooks and the remnants of Tinton Town, an old mining town that turned into a sawmill for the area. There is privat...
Learn more about Boundary Gulch

This is a fun trail that offers access to several other trails in the area, such as Calamity Canyon and Kong, and it parallels Hal Johns for much of the trail. There are several spots that require careful tire placement. The trail is narrow with tight trees in many spots along the trail, so expect p...
Learn more about Camp 5

Spearfish Mountain is one of the three peaks that make up the mountains surrounding Spearfish. It is the only one accessible by off road vehicles. A short drive down Christensen Drive will lead you to the trail head. From here there is one main shot up to the top with a few different spurs off the m...
Learn more about Spearfish Mountain

Game farm is a local favorite in the Spearfish Area. The area is a game preserve for the South Dakota Fish and Game Department. It can be accessed from Higgins Gultch Road, or from Tinton in the Big Hill Parking lot. Big Hill offers a staging area with room for trailers. Game Farm offers scenic view...
Learn more about Game Farm

Leaving Spearfish Canyon from Savoy, you'll find yourself on Roughlock Falls Road, a well-maintained gravel road that leads you up to Cement Ridge Fire Lookout, which boasts expansive views of the Black Hills Forest and surrounding area. If you decide to take the trail down to Grand Canyon Road, bew...
Learn more about Cement Ridge Fire Lookout

Boundary Gulch trail is a Black Hills favorite for off-road enthusiasts of all kinds. The trail leads you to the Cement Ridge Fire lookout. Along the way, you will find ponds, scenic outlooks and the remnants of Tinton Town, an old mining town that turned into a sawmill for the area. There is privat...
Learn more about Boundary Gulch