BlackHillsATV

The Hawkwright area provides a mass of trails for machines that are 62″ in width or less. However, the area is surrounded by numerous trail-like forest service roads for those machines over the 62” width restriction. Research ATV Friendly businesses here… https://blackhillsatvdestinations.com/atv-utv-friendly-businesses/ Connecting rides include: Castle Rock Ride, Bluebird Ride and Richardson Ride.

The South Boxelder Trailhead area has extensive atv/utv trails. They are well-used and some are technical. If your goal is to be challenged this may be your area to ride. Research ATV Friendly businesses here… https://blackhillsatvdestinations.com/?page_id=44 The Boxelder Creek Bridge Water Crossing is a favorite destination for those machines 62″ and less.

ATVing will continue in the Black Hills National Forest at least until December 15, when most width-restricted trails close. Many Forest Service Roads and trail-like Forest Service Road trails do stay open all year. Research Trial 393.1c here… https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=36314 Our Black Hills ATV Destinations.com website had over 65,000 visitors this year. Over 5,867 visitors were referred from the webpage to one of our great ATV friendly Black Hills businesses. Thank you.

Travel on your ATV in the area of the most dramatic waterfall in the Black Hills, Roughlock Falls. Red Lake trails includes both 62” trails and trail-like Forest Service roads. The scenery is not unlike the beautiful Spearfish Canyon located a few miles to the North. Research Red Lake trails here…. https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4169 The OHV trails travel cross old logging roads and through scenic Aspen groves that are particularly nice in the fall.

Travel on your ATV in the area of the most dramatic waterfall in the Black Hills, Roughlock Falls. Red Lake trails includes both 62” trails and trail-like Forest Service roads. The scenery is not unlike the beautiful Spearfish Canyon located a few miles to the North. Research Red Lake trails here…. https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4169 The OHV trails travel cross old logging roads and through scenic Aspen groves that are particularly nice in the fall.

RAILROAD BUTTES DRIVE BUFFALO GAP NATIONAL GRASSLAND FALL RIVER RANGER DISTRICT SOUTH DAKOTA

Trail 219.2 (1 min)

Trails 8002 and 8003 are 62” width restricted trails with grassy centers and great feature changes throughout the ride.

Located just south east of Custer, South Dakota the Hazelrodt Drive is a nice set of trail-like Forest Service roads. Historic buildings populate the area. Watch for Glen Erin School, Meeker Ranch and the old Custer jail. Numerous historic mines are found here also. Research trail 336.1D here… https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=5519 The trail borders the west side of Custer State Park, which is also a nice place to visit. Research the Red Bird mine here… http://blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com/hazelerodt-drive/ Some of these destinations are a hike away from the trail. Respect our trails by parking and footing to their location.

62” restricted width Trail 6609, Shanks Schroeder Trailheads, Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.

Custer State Park Drive Black Hills National Forest South Dakota

South Boxelder Trailhead provides both motorized and non-motorized access to the Centennial Trail, a National Recreation Trail. The trailhead is a gateway to dozens of miles of OHV trails as well as to some of the most scenic view of the BHNF. A trailhead highlight is the Boxelder Creek bridge. You will pass over this 62” wide bridge if you travel 8089 south towards Pilot Knob. If you travel north towards Dalton Lake, watch for “The Gauntlet,” a fun rock feature to experience on your 62” wide or less machine.

CUSTER PEAK TRAILHEAD AREA

62" TRAIL SHANKS/SCHOEDER TRAILHEAD BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST SOUTH DAKOTA

If not the favorite, probably one of the most patriotic destination in the Black Hills National Forest, is the Nemo Flag! Perched above the city of Nemo on a rock cliff, riders can be seen smiling whether they are taking a picture of the flag, or with the flag. Research the Nemo area ride here…. https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4199 Riding will continue in the Black Hills National Forest at least until the trails close on December 15. Trails open again May 15. Some or our trails never close. The STURGIS OFFROAD RALLY concludes its event this weekend.

Pine Grove has numerous non-width restricted forest service roads/82" trials. They travel from valley to summit. Trail 6515 and 6528 are actually part of a small set of rock crawler trails. The trails are called Bikini and T-Back. Rock crawlers describe them as, "on the edge of a cliff with big stuff to climb over."

The Pilot Knob area is known for its rocky rides. These trails can be a nice challenge for your Black Hills National Forest visit. Research Pilot Knob ride here…. https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4223 The Pilot Knob Trailhead is also your starting point for the Bogus 62” Trail System.

82” TRAIL OR FOREST SERVICE ROAD? Some riders like to call them 82” non-width restricted trails. On the MVUM the Black Hills National Forest calls them “Roads.” More specifically Roads Open To Highway Legal Vehicles, or Roads Open to All Vehicles. But they are trail-like, so ride them like a trail. You usually see them on the map as a three-digit number like 170.5e. For some, an 82” trail includes those Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles, Roads Open to All Vehicles and Trails Open to All Vehicles. That means over 3,000 miles of trails are available to ride any vehicle, and especially for those vehicles wider than are allowed on our designated 62” trails. Research Camp 5 ride here… https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=5489 Trail 170.5E on the MVUM is designated as a Seasonal, Road Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only. Trail 170.5E is an out and back trail, which is part of a small group of trails open in the Camp 5 area, this year, for the first time at least since 2019.

Sometimes to really enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills National Forest you have to climb to a higher level. The 62” Trail 6800 takes you out of the historic valleys of the Redfern Ride into a place of height and overlook. This trail is part of the Nugget 62” Trail System. Research the Redfern Ride here… https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4283 Trail 6800 is close to the silver and gold ghost town of Silver City and just west of one of the most popular Black Hills lakes, Pactola.

82” Trail 425 is an 82” non-width restricted, forest service road, trail. This trail is in the Palmer Gulch area just South of Hill City SD, and is part of the larger Palmer Gulch drive. This drive has numerous evidence of mining history including visible mines and historic cabins. Research the Palmer Gulch driver here… http://blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com/palmer-drive/ If you are willing to do some off-SUV hiking, you could experience a beautiful waterfall and even more historic mines.

62” Trail 6821 is part of the Summit Trail System of 62” restricted width trails. This area also has, 82” non-width restricted, forest service road, trails. This trail is in the Palmer Gulch area just South of Hill City SD, and is part of the larger Palmer Gulch ride. This ride has numerous evidence of mining history including visible mines and historic cabins. Research the Palmer Gulch ride here… https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4419 If you are willing to do some off-ATV UTV hiking, you could experience a beautiful waterfall and even more historic mines.

Trail 126 is one of the few trails that provides access to Black Hills National Forest ATV & UTV trails from off Interstate 90. Research the Piedmont Trailhead trails here… https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=5506 Trail 126 is a non-width restricted, forest service road, 82” trail. The Piedmont Trailhead area is known for its railroad history.

An adventurous drive located just outside of Hill City, South Dakota. The area has numerous 82” trails with scenery and historic sites. Research Gold Mountain/China Drive here…. http://blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com/gold-mountain-mine/

A somewhat extreme ride located just outside of Hill City, South Dakota. The area also has numerous 82” trails with scenery and historic sites. Research Gold Mountain/China Ride here…. https://blackhillsdestinations.com/?page_id=4279