Off-Road Trails in South Dakota

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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

3Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Reno Gulch - FS 303

Reno Gulch - FS 303

Reno Gulch Road is a beautiful forest connector with tall pines, gentle grades, and a smooth gravel surface. This short route links key areas near Custer and Hill City, making it a useful and scenic…
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Total Miles

3.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Reno Gulch 2

Reno Gulch 2

Reno Gulch Road winds up from the south end of Hill City and climbs deep into the forested hills, offering a scenic mix of rock cuts, tight curves, and creekside cruising. It's well-maintained for the…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Rhoads Fork - FS 233.1B

Rhoads Fork - FS 233.1B

Rhoads Fork is a Forest Service Road open to all, offering scenic views along an aspen-lined path before climbing a ridge to its designated endpoint at 44.073767, -103.904839. Although logging extends the road beyond this…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about Roby Canyon(FS 264)

Roby Canyon(FS 264)

This is a rocky, two-track road easily passable by most smaller OHVs. Experienced 4x4 drivers will have fun, as there are a few steep grades and narrow spots that make it a challenge. This trail…
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Total Miles

5.3

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Learn more about Ruby Gulch Road - FS 738

Ruby Gulch Road - FS 738

Ruby Gulch Road is a quiet little spur tucked away in the central Black Hills, surrounded by dense pine forest and a handful of open ridgelines that make it ideal for glassing elk or stretching…
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Total Miles

4.3

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Sage Creek Conata West

Sage Creek Conata West

This is a fun two-track dirt trail that gives you a glimpse into the grasslands and Badlands most people don't get to experience. You may encounter lots of prairie dogs and large herds of antelope.…
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Total Miles

13.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about 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

1Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Shanks 6606

Shanks 6606

This is a short single track through the Black Hills but has technical rocky sections that make it an intermediate trail. There are a few smooth sections through the forest, but the majority of the…
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Total Miles

1.2

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 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

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sholt Draw FS 233.1A

Sholt Draw FS 233.1A

This narrow two-track is rocky, rutted, and tight in spots--definitely more suited for short-wheelbase rigs until the lower portion, where it opens up into beautiful flowing tracks. It winds through pine forest and dips in…
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Total Miles

2.8

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Six Mile Section 1

Six Mile Section 1

Six Mile Road is a scenic gravel route traversing the Black Hills National Forest, providing access to various forest service roads and trailheads. The road meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering opportunities…
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Total Miles

6.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall

Learn more about Slate Creek Dam

Slate Creek Dam

You will be traveling on Trail #530 which runs from China Gulch Road (Trail #249) and Mystic Road. You can access the dam from either side since all of the trails here are two-way. Coming…
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Total Miles

6.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Song Dog Road

Song Dog Road

Starting from the south end of the trail on Argyle Rd, the trail begins in a lightly treed pine forest and follows a natural dirt and limestone path that is mostly packed and single-car width…
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Total Miles

12.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 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

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about South Castle Creek

South Castle Creek

While designated camping spots are limited, the road provides access to nearby dispersed camping areas, making it suitable for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The route is characterized by its smooth surface and gentle grades,…
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Total Miles

3.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Learn more about South Rapid 231.5

South Rapid 231.5

Don't sleep on 231.5 -- this is a full-on 12-mile run through classic northern Black Hills country, starting muddy and tight in subalpine fir and opening up as it drops toward Black Fox Campground. It…
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Total Miles

12.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about South Shore - FS 421

South Shore - FS 421

South Shore Road (FS 421) is a short, well-maintained gravel spur located off Deerfield Road, approximately 18 miles west of Hill City. This route leads to the Lake Shore Picnic Area, a serene spot nestled…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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

2Easy

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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