Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Prairie City, South Dakota
North Dakota Badlands
This is a scenic drive that that winds through Little Missouri National Grassland. Keep your eye out for wildlife. The first few miles take you down a non-maintained road, but you can avoid this by… Learn more about North Dakota Badlands
Total Miles
47.5
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
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
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
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
Piedmont To Nemo Trail
As you travel through this trail, you are instantly surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest. The route is compromised of rocky terrain along with some uphill travel with views of the nearby town of… Learn more about Piedmont To Nemo Trail
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Spearfish Mountain
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
Tinton Road
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
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
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
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
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
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
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