The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel; most of the last third is dirt -… Learn more about Little Wolves
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
The Wall
This is a dirt trail that runs along the cliff edge of Buffalo National Grasslands overlooking part of the Badlands and offering numerous boondocking locations. Both north and south ends of the trail are along… Learn more about The Wall
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Foster's Gultch
This is a scenic trail meandering through ponderosa pine and quaking aspen trees. From the Rockerville Road entrance of this trail, is it a maintained gravel road that slowly gets narrower, but stays very easy… Learn more about Foster's Gultch
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Rocky Gulch
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
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
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Bald Hills
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dugans Prospect
This is a mild rock crawling trail that is narrow and has some steep grades. 4wd is required for this trail. Armor is recommended but not needed if you are careful. You should have 33"… Learn more about Dugans Prospect
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Flat Nastys
This an easier very scenic trail that takes you from Nemo Road over to Highway 44. Some smaller rock-rutted uneven road that can be messy in the rain. One major obstacle that has a steep… Learn more about Flat Nastys
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
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
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,… Learn more about Bear Mountain Lookout to Pactola Reservoir
Total Miles
59.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
FS 2A
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
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 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
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
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
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
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