Off-Road 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

Learn more about 6617

6617

6617 is a mellow and easy single track that meanders through the sparse pine tree forest in the Black Hills. The east side starts at a metal grate pinch point, and then it meanders through…
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Total Miles

1.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Alkali Spring

Alkali Spring

This road is a good way to run North or South from Ditch Creek to Custer Limestone. This road runs along some private land and there is a cattle gate at the South end about…
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Total Miles

3.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Antelope Ridge Road

Antelope Ridge Road

Antelope Ridge Road is one of those wide-open, big-sky ridge roads that just hits right--quiet, open country with views that stretch for miles. Antelope Ridge lives up to its name, too; pronghorns are a regular…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Bald Hills

Bald Hills

This is a beautiful trail that is easy and scenic. You can expect to drive on gravel, dirt, and some small rocks. Twin Sisters is located at the top with some cool views. This area…
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Total Miles

5.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Barrel Springs Br 2B

Barrel Springs Br 2B

Barrel Spring Road (FS 2B) is a short, lesser-traveled spur nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This 1.8-mile gravel route meanders through dense pine forests, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking solitude. While…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Battle Axe Branch - FS 386.1B

Battle Axe Branch - FS 386.1B

Battle Axe Branch 1B is one of those sleeper trails that ends up being way more fun than it looks on the map. It's an out-and-back with just enough rock, ruts, and tight tree squeezes…
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Total Miles

3.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Battle Axe Road

Battle Axe Road

Battle Axe Road is a smooth, scenic ride that winds gently through the high country and delivers some of the best aspen stands in the Black Hills. Especially in early fall, this route lights up…
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Total Miles

5.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bear Creek Spur

Bear Creek Spur

This is an out-and-back trail, with the trail ending at the border of neighboring private property. The trail starts behind a wire cattle gate, be sure to always shut the gate behind you. For the…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout

Bear Mountain Lookout

The summit of Bear Mountain Lookout is the attraction, at 7,166 feet in elevation with great views. While this elevation may not impress some, Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is the highest…
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Total Miles

3.4

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring

Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir

Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir

From Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir, this gravel road will show you the best the Black Hills National Forest offers. Take your time along the expansive alpine meadows & while driving along Lightening Creek,…
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Total Miles

62.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Bear Run

Bear Run

This trail is short, sweet, and challenging. The trail offers a slice of everything and runs underneath the power lines for a fair bit. It's not a long route, but it's a fun little challenge…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Beaver Creek Road(FS 111)

Beaver Creek Road(FS 111)

This is a well-maintained, narrow gravel road. There are many great views and a beautiful campground on this drive.
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Total Miles

5.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Beaver Draw - FS 233.2D

Beaver Draw - FS 233.2D

Tucked into the Hell Canyon Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest, Road 233.2D is a rugged, low-standard spur that splits west off Road 233 and winds up through the Beaver Draw drainage. The…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Below Pactola Dam

Below Pactola Dam

This trail is nestled right below the Pactola Reservoir Dam. It's an easy trail to run with some cool sights to see. You will pass a homestead and some cabins, so remember to drive slowly…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Learn more about Benchmark 8575

Benchmark 8575

This 4.5-mile-long single track through the Black Hills is full of challenging rocky sections, and loose climbs, and goes through challenging scree fields. It's also super scenic, with big rock boulders lining the trail. There…
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Total Miles

4.2

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Benchmark Trail

Benchmark Trail

This dirt bike trail has many different surfaces and sections. Part of the trail will almost appear as a full-size truck trail while other sections have narrow pass-throughs between large rocks. There are some rocky…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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

Learn more about Beretta Road - FS 366.3

Beretta Road - FS 366.3

FS 366.3 is a main forest road that comes straight off the highway and sees heavy use, especially on weekends and during hunting season. The surface is well-packed dirt and gravel, wide enough for two…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Besant Park Road - FS 206

Besant Park Road - FS 206

FS 206 into Besant Park is one of those low-key gems -- narrow in spots, winding through thick timber, and then suddenly opening up into wide meadows that feel like they've been hidden for decades.…
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Total Miles

7.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Black Fox Camp Road

Black Fox Camp Road

Bombard Draw kicks off just west of Black Fox Campground and works steadily uphill into a narrow valley that feels tucked away from just about everything. It's a solid Forest Service road with a few…
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Total Miles

3.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Black Fox Camp Road - FS 233

Black Fox Camp Road - FS 233

FS 233, also known as Black Fox Camp Road, is a scenic gravel road that winds through the heart of a lush, narrow valley west of Rochford. It follows the creek most of the way…
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Total Miles

3.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

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