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… Learn more about Bear Lodge
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cement Ridge Fire Lookout
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… Learn more about Cement Ridge Fire Lookout
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Boundary Gulch
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… Learn more about Boundary Gulch
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tinton Road
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. Learn more about Tinton Road
Total Miles
24.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Canyon Rim
This trail system off Tinton Road will give you hours of fun. With 4 main loops, you travel through some of the best the Black Hills has to offer. Before or after riding you can… Learn more about Canyon Rim
Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Game Farm
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… Learn more about Game Farm
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… Learn more about Spearfish Mountain
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
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
Roby Canyon FS 264
This is a rocky, two-track road easily passable by most smaller OHVs. Experienced 4x4 drivers will have fun, as there are a few steep grades and narrow spots that make it a challenge. This trail… Learn more about Roby Canyon FS 264
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Custer Peak Fire Lookout
The trail up to Custer Peak Fire Lookout offers riders views of the Black Hills National Forest that are second to none. The lookout was first built in 1911 and replaced in 1935 with the… Learn more about Custer Peak Fire Lookout
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
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 offers. Take your time along the expansive alpine meadows & while driving along Lightening Creek,… Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Total Miles
59.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Castle Creek
Castle Creek Forest Service road is very scenic and travels along Castle Creek which runs through a gulch in almost the middle of the Black Hills National Forest. There are several locations where you cross… Learn more about Castle Creek
This route is a more scenic route to go between the towns of Mystic/Rochford than traveling on Mystic Road and Rochford Road. The route is not a maintained road like Mystic/Rochford Road. Part of the… Learn more about Pony Gulch, Divide, & Bloody Gulch (FS 184.1)
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Boxelder Ridge Wooded Hills Cut Through
This dirt bike only trail takes you from many of the trails west of Highway 385 back toward the other trail system east. The trail has some intermittent rocks and roots but is quite wide… Learn more about Boxelder Ridge Wooded Hills Cut Through
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boulder Scenic Cut Through
This was one of my favorite dirt bike only trails I rode in the Black Hills. It is not overly technical but consistently challenges with temporarily tight spots, larger rocks, roots, and other obstacles. Nothing… Learn more about Boulder Scenic Cut Through
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Boxelder Ridge Cut Through Final Leg
This dirt bike only trail in a moderate combination of roots, small water puddles, and rocks. There are some sharper rock sections but overall the trail is tame with no clear large obstacles. There are… Learn more about Boxelder Ridge Cut Through Final Leg
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Camp 5
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… Learn more about Camp 5
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Elk Mountain Trail
This trail is west of Custer past Jewell Cave National Park, just east of the Wyoming border. It is a freshly groomed gravel to light rocky trail. Stock vehicles can run on this trail. Breathtaking… Learn more about Elk Mountain Trail
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Benchmark Trail
This dirt bike trail has many different surfaces and sections. Part of the trail will almost appear as a full-size truck trail while other sections have narrow pass-throughs between large rocks. There are some rocky… Learn more about Benchmark Trail
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Experimental Forest Road
This is a snapshot of the much longer Experimental Forest Road on the map. This trail appears to be a major access road for all sorts of other trails and potentially dispersed camping if allowed.… Learn more about Experimental Forest Road
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ditch Creek Br & Long Canyon
This route runs from Six Mile (north end) along Odakota Mountain, through Long Draw, and down to Ditch Creek (south end). On the east side of the Ditch Creek trailhead lies one of the scenic… Learn more about Ditch Creek Br & Long Canyon
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
East Gimlet Trail
This dirt road is a pretty typical unmaintained road for the black hills. Some surfaces are gravel while others can be a mixture of dirt. This does not require high clearance, most vehicles could easily… Learn more about East Gimlet Trail
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bobcat Ridge
This single-lane gravel trail has some great views of Bobcat Ridge. It takes you from Medicine Mountain Road to Six Mile Road. Learn more about Bobcat Ridge
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crystal Mount Single Track
This dirt bike route was a rather smooth and flowy trail. I did not notice many rocks or roots and the bulk of the trail was not overly narrow. One thing that may trip people… Learn more about Crystal Mount Single Track
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
Medicine Mountain Road
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… Learn more about Medicine Mountain Road
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Kelly Spur Road (FS 136) Loop
This is a short detour/loop off Vanocker Canyon Road to the west and is about 2.5 miles between the beginning/end of Vanocker Canyon Road. The southern portion runs east/west along Little Elk Creek and is… Learn more about Kelly Spur Road (FS 136) Loop
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
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
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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