Off-Road Trails in South Dakota

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Learn more about Gillette Canyon - FS 296

Gillette Canyon - FS 296

Gillette Canyon Road (FS 296) is a moderate one-way trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This route offers a scenic journey through dense pine forests and rugged terrain, making it a favored path…
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Total Miles

12.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Gold Mountain Mine

Gold Mountain Mine

You will access the mine site from Forest Service Road 389, also known as Burnt Fork Road, off of Deerfield Road. Continue up this gravel road for 1.8 miles, where you will park and hike…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

6Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about 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

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Heggie Spring Road

Heggie Spring Road

Heggie Spring Road is a mellow, winding little spur tucked deep in the southern Black Hills. It's gravel, easy to navigate, and lined with a mix of ponderosa pine and open glades. The road doesn't…
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Total Miles

6.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Herbert Draw Road

Herbert Draw Road

This scenic gravel route offers incredible views of the Black Hills and is easily traversed by most vehicles. Stretching between Lower French Creek Road on the northeast end and Flynn Creek Road on the southwest…
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Total Miles

3.3

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Hines Br1i / 336-11

Hines Br1i / 336-11

Forestry Road 336-11, also known as Hines BR1i, is rocky with small to medium rock embedded in the soil. There are a few mud holes with very thick sticky mud after rains, but none are…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

Horton Road is a remote two-track that runs along the northern boundary of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This lightly maintained backcountry road cuts through open prairie terrain, with long, straight stretches flanked by…
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Total Miles

5.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Hughes Draw & Horsethief Road

Hughes Draw & Horsethief Road

The route is mostly single-vehicle-wide with areas to pass. There are a couple of gates along the route. There are no difficult obstacles on this route.
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Total Miles

6.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Iceman

Iceman

Iceman is a 6+ rated down-and-back trail, with many optional sections along the way. Iceman is known for its tall canyon sides and vast plant life. However, this is no plant life tour. As you…
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Total Miles

1.6

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Indian Creek Rd

Indian Creek Rd

Indian Creek Rd is an easy well-maintained Gravel Road that starts in Scenic at the Bombing Range Rd and takes you through the north west part of Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland. You might be able…
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Total Miles

3.2

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Jake Section 1

Jake Section 1

Jake is made up of several sections of rock crawling routes along Trail 6326 with each one increasing in difficulty as you go. A high-clearance 4x4 with low range, rock sliders, and a winch is…
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Total Miles

0.1

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Jake Section 2

Jake Section 2

A high-clearance 4x4 with low range, lockers, lowest gears, larger-than-stock tires, rock sliders, and a winch is required, and body damage is likely. The Sections of Jake are rock-crawling routes along Trail 6326. This is…
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Total Miles

0.3

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Johnson Gulch - FS 674.1A

Johnson Gulch - FS 674.1A

FS 674.1A is a short, muddy little side trail that peels off the main Johnson Gulch corridor and punches into some thick timber and rolling terrain. After a good rain, it can get rutted and…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Lead and Deadwood Overlook

Lead and Deadwood Overlook

Recharge your soul with this great part of the South Dakota Landscape. This is one of the most beautiful drives overlooking the cities of Lead and Deadwood. Keep an eye open for all the wildlife…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Loamy Loop Lollipop Stem

Loamy Loop Lollipop Stem

This is a short segment of 6660 that continues after the Devil's Head segment. It's a mile-long single track with small rocks in the trail, roots across the trail, and bigger loose rocks. There are…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Lollipop Camp Raga - FS 650

Lollipop Camp Raga - FS 650

FS650 makes a tight little lollipop-shaped loop just off the Raga area that's easy to overlook--but it's worth the turn. The road is mostly solid dirt with a few rock shelves, mellow enough for most…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Long Run - 641

Long Run - 641

This trail will run from Foster's Gulch to South Rockerville Road. Along this long run across a high ridge of the Black Hills National Forest, you will have some good scenery and will likely run…
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Total Miles

4.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Marshall Gulch

Marshall Gulch

Marshall Gulch begins in the northwest as a relaxed route following a power line into the hills, passing cattle, small ponds, and several creek crossings with concrete footings. As the trail progresses, the terrain becomes…
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Total Miles

1.6

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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ATV trails in South Dakota

Learn more about #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 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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