This is an easy and slow drive with a few hills to climb along the way. Most of the hills could get very difficult if there is any measurable amount of rain. Towards the end… Learn more about DJ 220
Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Lodge
Bear Lodge is an easy well maintained road for Jeeps, SUVs, Overlanders and horse trailers. 4x4 might be needed in the spring, as there might still be snow and mud. Any vehicle, without four-wheel-drive, may… Learn more about Bear Lodge
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Weston Hills
Exceptionally beautiful scenery and rock formations with abundant wildlife to spot along the way. Some areas can be challenging if there are oncoming vehicles due to blind transitions on the steep grades. There are additional… Learn more about Weston Hills
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Cement Ridge Fire Lookout
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Boundary Gulch
This is a great way to access trails in the area. It is a wide gravel road with several unloading areas. The traffic can get heavy at times. Beware of dust and wash boards. Learn more about Tinton Road
Total Miles
24.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Canyon Rim
This trail system off Tinton Road will give you hours of fun. With 4 main loops, you travel through some of the best the Black Hills has to offer. Before or after riding you can… Learn more about Canyon Rim
Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Game Farm
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Summit Road(FS 265)
This trail leads from Boles Canyon Road to the Summit Ridge cabin and fire lookout. Great views and a good picnic spot. Learn more about Summit Road(FS 265)
Spearfish Mountain is one of the three peaks that make up the mountains surrounding Spearfish. It is the only one accessible by off road vehicles. A short drive down Christensen Drive will lead you to… Learn more about Spearfish Mountain
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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 has to offer. Take your time along the expansive alpine meadows & while driving along… Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Total Miles
59.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
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… Learn more about Castle Creek
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mud Springs Road
Mud Springs Road is a scenic route that runs North/South from Custer Limestone road to US Highway 16 just West of Jewel Cave National Monument. This does take you through cattle grazing areas so expect… Learn more about Mud Springs Road
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Ditch Creek Br & Long Canyon
This route runs from Six Mile (north end) along Odakota Mountain, through Long Draw, and down to Ditch Creek (south end). On the east side of the Ditch Creek trailhead lies one of the scenic… Learn more about Ditch Creek Br & Long Canyon
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Ditch Creek
While many people make Bear Mountain Lookout a destination, the overlook at the end of FS 291.3K is spectacular any time of the year and is definitely one not to miss. This route off Ditch… Learn more about Ditch Creek
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Bobcat Ridge
This single-lane gravel trail has some great views of Bobcat Ridge. It takes you from Medicine Mountain Road to Six Mile Road. Learn more about Bobcat Ridge
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Alkali Spring
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Medicine Mountain Road
This is a road that starts out two-vehicles wide and narrows as it goes. Along the way there is a old corral and a one-lane bridge. Once you reach the intersection with FS301, it widens… Learn more about Medicine Mountain Road
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Windmill Draw to Hell Canyon to Alkali Ridge
Travel from Windmill Draw - (FSR 681) to Hell Canyon - (FSR 284.2L) to Alkali Ridge (FSR 284.2C). This 7.7-mile route, from Custer Limestone Road in the north to US Highway 16 in the south,… Learn more about Windmill Draw to Hell Canyon to Alkali Ridge
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. Learn more about FS 2A
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Spaw Gulch - FSR#606
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Moses Hill
Moses Hill is a scenic point-to-point trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is named for a very steep portion that gets you to the top of the mountain, which is tree covered,… Learn more about Moses Hill
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
China Gulch - FSR #249
China Gulch takes you on a range of road types, from a two-vehicle wide gravel road near Hill City to a single vehicle road that travels adjacent to rock walls. The road at the north… Learn more about China Gulch - FSR #249
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Bulldog
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crystal Cave Trail
Crystal Cave is a very easy ride to the end of the trail where you will find an overlook to what many call the "Mini Grand Canyon" of the Black Hills. The trail is a… Learn more about Crystal Cave Trail
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bulldog
This is a beautiful winding trail up through the trees to the top of a high point overlooking Bear Butte State Park. The only real challenges are when you meet oncoming vehicles, as it is… Learn more about Bulldog
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Custer Mountain Cutoff
This is a scenic trail winding through ponderosa pines and quaking aspens. There are gates to get through, so be sure to close them behind you. This trail skirts the edges of Custer State Park. Learn more about Custer Mountain Cutoff