Off-Road Trails in South Dakota

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Learn more about #312
#312

#312

You need the onX Offroad for this trail; the standard route is now obsolete. There is now a gate with a "No Trespassing" sign on what appears to be the original route. This is apparent…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about 6210
6210

6210

6210 is a wide SXS trail through the Merritt Trail System west of Rapid City, South Dakota. It's fast and flowy through a pine tree forest, with easy curves and slight grades, only gaining a…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 6301
6301

6301

6301 is a SXS trail for vehicles 62" or less. The south end starts on the north side of Highway 44, at a dirt turn-off from the highway. This is a great way for dirt…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 6333
6333

6333

6333 is a short one-mile SXS trail through the Bogus Trail System west of Rapid City, South Dakota. It's easy for the entire route but does have a few embedded rocks that are decent sized…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 6617
6617

6617

6617 is a mellow and easy single track that meanders through the sparse pine tree forest in the Black Hills. The east side starts at a metal grate pinch point, and then it meanders through…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Alkali Spring
Alkali Spring

Alkali Spring

This road is a good way to run North or South from Ditch Creek to Custer Limestone. This road runs along some private land and there is a cattle gate at the South end about…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Antelope Ridge Road
Antelope Ridge Road

Antelope Ridge Road

Antelope Ridge Road is one of those wide-open, big-sky ridge roads that just hits right--quiet, open country with views that stretch for miles. Antelope Ridge lives up to its name, too; pronghorns are a regular…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Bald Hills
Bald Hills

Bald Hills

This is a beautiful trail that is easy and scenic. You can expect to drive on gravel, dirt, and some small rocks. Twin Sisters is located at the top with some cool views. This area…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barrel Springs Br 2B
Barrel Springs Br 2B

Barrel Springs Br 2B

Barrel Spring Road (FS 2B) is a short, lesser-traveled spur nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This 1.8-mile gravel route meanders through dense pine forests, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking solitude. While…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Battle Axe Branch - FS 386.1B
Battle Axe Branch - FS 386.1B

Battle Axe Branch - FS 386.1B

Battle Axe Branch 1B is one of those sleeper trails that ends up being way more fun than it looks on the map. It's an out-and-back with just enough rock, ruts, and tight tree squeezes…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Battle Axe Road
Battle Axe Road

Battle Axe Road

Battle Axe Road is a smooth, scenic ride that winds gently through the high country and delivers some of the best aspen stands in the Black Hills. Especially in early fall, this route lights up…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Creek Spur
Bear Creek Spur

Bear Creek Spur

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…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout
Bear Mountain Lookout

Bear Mountain Lookout

The summit of Bear Mountain Lookout is the attraction, at 7,166 feet in elevation with great views. While this elevation may not impress some, Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is the highest…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir

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,…
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Total Miles
62.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Bear Run
Bear Run

Bear Run

This trail is short, sweet, and challenging. The trail offers a slice of everything and runs underneath the power lines for a fair bit. It's not a long route, but it's a fun little challenge…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Creek Road(FS 111)
Beaver Creek Road(FS 111)

Beaver Creek Road(FS 111)

This is a well-maintained, narrow gravel road. There are many great views and a beautiful campground on this drive.
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Draw - FS 233.2D
Beaver Draw - FS 233.2D

Beaver Draw - FS 233.2D

Tucked into the Hell Canyon Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest, Road 233.2D is a rugged, low-standard spur that splits west off Road 233 and winds up through the Beaver Draw drainage. The…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Below Pactola Dam
Below Pactola Dam

Below Pactola Dam

This trail is nestled right below the Pactola Reservoir Dam. It's an easy trail to run with some cool sights to see. You will pass a homestead and some cabins, so remember to drive slowly…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Benchmark 8575
Benchmark 8575

Benchmark 8575

This 4.5-mile-long single track through the Black Hills is full of challenging rocky sections, and loose climbs, and goes through challenging scree fields. It's also super scenic, with big rock boulders lining the trail. There…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Benchmark Trail
Benchmark Trail

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…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in South Dakota

Learn more about Ditch Creek
Ditch Creek

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…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Ditch Creek Br & Long Canyon
Ditch Creek Br & Long Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Dugans Prospect
Dugans Prospect

Dugans Prospect

This is a mild rock crawling trail that is narrow and has some steep grades. 4wd is required for this trail. Armor is recommended but not needed if you are careful. You should have 33"…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Gimlet Trail
East Gimlet Trail

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…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in South Dakota

Learn more about #312
#312

#312

You need the onX Offroad for this trail; the standard route is now obsolete. There is now a gate with a "No Trespassing" sign on what appears to be the original route. This is apparent…
Learn more about #312
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about 6210
6210

6210

6210 is a wide SXS trail through the Merritt Trail System west of Rapid City, South Dakota. It's fast and flowy through a pine tree forest, with easy curves and slight grades, only gaining a…
Learn more about 6210
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 6301
6301

6301

6301 is a SXS trail for vehicles 62" or less. The south end starts on the north side of Highway 44, at a dirt turn-off from the highway. This is a great way for dirt…
Learn more about 6301
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about 6333
6333

6333

6333 is a short one-mile SXS trail through the Bogus Trail System west of Rapid City, South Dakota. It's easy for the entire route but does have a few embedded rocks that are decent sized…
Learn more about 6333
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
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