Off-Road Trails in South Dakota

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Learn more about Experimental Forest Road
Experimental Forest Road

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.…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flag Mountain - FS 189.2
Flag Mountain - FS 189.2

Flag Mountain - FS 189.2

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…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flag Mountian - FSR 189.1
Flag Mountian - FSR 189.1

Flag Mountian - FSR 189.1

Heading north up FSR 189.1 off South Rochford Road just past Deerfield Lake, you will wind up coming to a tee intersection with FSR 416. Turn east and start a gradual climb up to the…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Flat Nastys
Flat Nastys

Flat Nastys

This an easier very scenic trail that takes you from Nemo Road over to Highway 44. Some smaller rock-rutted uneven road that can be messy in the rain. One major obstacle that has a steep…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Flat Nastys 6.0
Flat Nastys 6.0

Flat Nastys 6.0

Moderate rock crawling trail for built vehicles. This trail is steep, dangerous and narrow. Vehicle damage is very possible and stock vehicles will not make it on this one. Armor, recovery gear, larger tires, roll…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fort Meade Backcountry Byway
Fort Meade Backcountry Byway

Fort Meade Backcountry Byway

This scenic road is packed with historical significance. There are gorgeous hiking and biking trails as well as multiple equestrian areas as part of this road. You will be treated to the historic original Ft.…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Foster's Gultch
Foster's Gultch

Foster's Gultch

This is a scenic trail meandering through ponderosa pine and quaking aspen trees. From the Rockerville Road entrance of this trail, is it a maintained gravel road that slowly gets narrower, but stays very easy…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 562-Tri Point
FR 562-Tri Point

FR 562-Tri Point

This is one way to access the tri-point of Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska. It's a beautiful trail through the Buffalo Gap National Grassland.There are 1-2 water crossings (seasonal) that can be muddy. You will…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Fruity Pebbles Trail 1
Fruity Pebbles Trail 1

Fruity Pebbles Trail 1

Fruity Pebbles is locally known for being one of the most technical trails in the Black Hills. With steep rock beds, rutted deep lines, and steep climbs this is a perfect spot to experience rock…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about FS 231
FS 231

FS 231

FS 231 is a well-maintained Forest Service road that acts more like a scenic backbone through this part of the Black Hills. Graded and wide enough for two vehicles in most places, it's the kind…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 231.4
FS 231.4

FS 231.4

FS 231.4 is a short but well-maintained spur off the main 231 corridor, offering easy access deeper into the hills without much challenge. It's solid gravel with good drainage, typically passable year-round unless snowed in.…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about FS 280.2l
FS 280.2l

FS 280.2l

Forks Road (FS 280.2L) is a short, lesser-traveled spur nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking solitude.…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 2A
FS 2A

FS 2A

This two-track dirt road leads to a dead end at a kelly hump/tank trap. There are some great camping spots along this road.
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 301.1J
FS 301.1J

FS 301.1J

Boogy Reservoir Road (FS 301.1J) is a short, lesser-known spur off FS 301, nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 301.1R
FS 301.1R

FS 301.1R

FS 301.1R is a short, lesser-traveled spur road branching off FS 301 within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route winds through dense pine forests, offering a serene and secluded experience for visitors. While…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 456.1F
FS 456.1F

FS 456.1F

FS 456.1F is a rugged and scenic spur trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest, offering a journey reminiscent of the Old West. This narrow, unmaintained route meanders through dense pine forests and open…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 563
FS 563

FS 563

This is a beautiful trail through the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in Fall River County, South Dakota. It has deep ruts and can be muddy. You will share the road with cattle at times. Hunting…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about FS 655 Trail Gulch
FS 655 Trail Gulch

FS 655 Trail Gulch

A smooth, well-maintained valley-bottom road that winds through a quiet and scenic drainage in the Black Hills. This is a mellow drive--easygoing for any stock 4x4 or even some crossovers--surrounded by open forest, pockets of…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ghost Canyon Road
Ghost Canyon Road

Ghost Canyon Road

It is an easy gravel road with good views, making for a beautiful shortcut to nearby trailheads. Many other activities off of this route include camping sites in the Black Hills National Forest along with…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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ATV trails in South Dakota

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#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
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UTV/side-by-side trails in South Dakota

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#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
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