Off-Road Trails in South Dakota

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Boles Canyon North

This is a short, lesser-traveled spur branching off Boles Canyon Road (FS 117) within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape for…
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Total Miles

8.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Boles Canyon(FS 117)

Boles Canyon(FS 117)

This is a wide gravel road. There are many camping opportunities along this road.
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Total Miles

3.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bombard Draw - FS 419

Bombard Draw - FS 419

This trail kicks off at the junction with Forest Service Road 189.2 just south of Flag Mountain, then climbs an exposed ridgeline that showcases some of the best open views in the southern Black Hills.…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Boodleman Forest Road

Boodleman Forest Road

This typical forest road extends even longer than this recording. If you are attempting to take a forest road that runs parallel to 385, this forest road connects the bulk of the trails on the…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Boulder Hill - FS 358

Boulder Hill - FS 358

Boulder Hill Road is a smooth and scenic gravel route winding through pine-covered hills with easy terrain and steady grades. The road offers abundant camping opportunities, including a spacious meadow capable of holding 10+ rigs--ideal…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Boulder Scenic Cut Through

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…
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Total Miles

1.3

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Boundary Gulch

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…
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Total Miles

4.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bowman Road Loop

Bowman Road Loop

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…
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Total Miles

7.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Boxelder Ridge Cut Through Final Leg

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…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Boxelder Ridge Wooded Hills Cut Through

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…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Buffalo Gap Nat Grassland North

Buffalo Gap Nat Grassland North

An excellent and scenic trail through the Grassland area north of the Badlands NP. The road starts next to the Minuteman Missile and goes up to Hwy 240 in Wall. It's an easy dirt road…
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Total Miles

5.9

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland South

Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland South

One of the most beautiful roads in the Badlands NP - Buffalo Gap Grassland area. The dirt road takes you from E Hwy 44 to the Bombing Range Rd. It connects the east and the…
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Total Miles

6.4

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bulldog

Bulldog

This is a scenic trail with some beautiful views. It's a great trail to see the fall colors. The only real challenge to the trail comes when meeting oncoming traffic, as parts are on a…
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Total Miles

8.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Calamity Canyon

Calamity Canyon

This is a beautiful trail that is technical from the time you drop in until the end. There is a neat cave to explore, as well as many optional lines.
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Total Miles

3.5

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Calumet Road

Calumet Road

This is a well-maintained gravel route leading into one of the Black Hills' most popular recreation zones. Lined with towering pines and lake views, the road features numerous dispersed and designated camping spots, many with…
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Total Miles

4.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Camp 5

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…
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Total Miles

5.5

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Castle Creek

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…
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Total Miles

11.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Castle Rock & Nipple Butte Circular

Castle Rock & Nipple Butte Circular

This is a single-track route that orbits the Castle Rock & Nipple Butte formation. This is FS189.1B & 189.1C. There are some fire-damaged trees that are cut but still close to the trail which may…
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Total Miles

4.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about Cement Ridge Fire Lookout

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…
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Total Miles

12.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Centennial 8089

Centennial 8089

This is a SXS trail designated for vehicles 62" or less in the Black Hills National Forest west of Rapid City, South Dakota. It starts on a wide path next to a wooden fence with…
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Total Miles

6.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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ATV trails in South Dakota

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#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 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 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 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

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UTV/side-by-side trails in South Dakota

Learn more about #312

#312

Total Miles

10.1

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about 6210

6210

Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 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

Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

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