Off-Road Trails in South Dakota

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Learn more about Game Farm
Game Farm

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…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Got Milk?
Got Milk?

Got Milk?

Body damage is possible on this trail, and 35+-inch tires or a traction device (locking differential, limited slip), rock sliders, and a winch are recommended. Got Milk (also known as Upper Captain Crunch) is a…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands
Grasslands to Badlands

Grasslands to Badlands

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…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Kelly Spur Road (FS 136) Loop
Kelly Spur Road (FS 136) Loop

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…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Medicine Mountain Road
Medicine Mountain Road

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…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Merritt Peak Central Pass Through
Merritt Peak Central Pass Through

Merritt Peak Central Pass Through

This is a dirt bike only trail with nice views. There is typical loose rock, sticks, roots, and some sharp rock. Overall this was a smooth trail that winds through the forest. One region of…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Merritt Peak North Loop Return
Merritt Peak North Loop Return

Merritt Peak North Loop Return

This is a dirt bike only trail that concludes the loop that can be taken around Merritt Peak. There are a few tight switchbacks on this trail that hug the hill, multiple steep rocky inclines,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Merritt Peak SE Leg
Merritt Peak SE Leg

Merritt Peak SE Leg

This is a dirt-bike-only route with lots of loose rock (rounded and shale-like), roots, and sharp rock stuck in the ground yet protruding out of the ground. There are some sharp rock climbs and descents…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Moses Hill
Moses Hill

Moses Hill

Moses Hill is a scenic point-to-point trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is named for a very steep portion that gets you to the top of the mountain, which is tree covered,…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mud Springs Road
Mud Springs Road

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…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Piedmont To Nemo Trail
Piedmont To Nemo Trail

Piedmont To Nemo Trail

As you travel through this trail, you are instantly surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest. The route is compromised of rocky terrain along with some uphill travel with views of the nearby town of…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Pony Gulch, Divide, & Bloody Gulch (FS 184.1)
Pony Gulch, Divide, & Bloody Gulch (FS 184.1)

Pony Gulch, Divide, & Bloody Gulch (FS 184.1)

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…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Raspberry Ridge
Raspberry Ridge

Raspberry Ridge

Connecting to the "Cheerios" Bypass Raspberry Ridge is a narrow semi-rocky trail best enjoyed by those with high clearance vehicles. Steep and narrow descents and ascents are full of rocks and boulders making the trail…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Roby Canyon(FS 264)
Roby Canyon(FS 264)

Roby Canyon(FS 264)

This is a rocky, two-track road easily passable by most smaller OHVs. Experienced 4x4 drivers would have fun, as there are a few steep grades and narrow spots that would make it a challenge. This…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocky Gulch
Rocky Gulch

Rocky Gulch

This trail is fun during all seasons of the year but is best enjoyed during the spring through fall months. During the winter months this rocky, and narrow trail can quickly become challenging to those…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sagecreek Rim Road
Sagecreek Rim Road

Sagecreek Rim Road

This trail or track is on the edge of the Badlands National Park. You can expect to see great views and a high potential for wildlife such as mountain goats. Several turnouts are available and…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sheep Mountain Table Road
Sheep Mountain Table Road

Sheep Mountain Table Road

This an easy, scenic dirt road that leads to some really cool overlooks of the south portion of Badlands National Park. It has 2 distinct sections with the first part being accessible to all vehicles…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Boxelder Creek Overpass
South Boxelder Creek Overpass

South Boxelder Creek Overpass

This dirt bike only trail features some excellent views of water, bluffs, and forests. The trail has a small water crossing at the beginning or end depending on where you enter. Following the water crossing,…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spaw Gulch - FSR#606
Spaw Gulch - FSR#606

Spaw Gulch - FSR#606

This road is an easy 4.6-mile one-way road that leads to a popular Black Hill spot, Flannigan's Cabin, aka Miner's Hotel. The road traverses through various terrain and is wider on the south end and…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spearfish Mountain
Spearfish Mountain

Spearfish Mountain

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…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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