Bogus System

The Bogus Trail System is enclosed by Bogus Jim Road to the north, Norris Peak Road to the east, Highway 44 to the south and Highway 385 to the west.  This is a very rough and rocky trail system containing roughly 34 miles of trail.  Technical motorcycle trails and “rock crawler” routes are the majority of this trail system.  These trails are open yearlong.  There is no developed trailhead for these trails, but there are a few popular access points with some parking.  Rock crawler trails are best accessed off Bogus Jim Road.  From Rapid City, travel West on highway 44 for approximately 11 miles, then turn north (right) onto Norris Peak Road at Johnson Siding.  Continue north for about 3 miles then turn west (left) onto Bogus Jim Road.  Travel for 2 miles until you come to Forest Road 201.1B on the south (left) side of the road.  If you continue for another 0.5 miles, Forest Road 448 accesses another route. 

OHV access is best off Highway 44.  Travel about 14 miles west of Rapid City on Highway 44.  There will be a small meadow on the north (right) side that access the area via Trail 6301. (Lat 44 5 50 by Long 103 29 46)

Motorcycles have 3 options for parking: 

1. Norris Peak Road.  From Rapid City, travel West on highway 44 for approximately 11 miles, then turn north (right) onto Norris Peak Road at Johnson Siding.  Travel 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Norris Peak Lane.  At the end of Norris Peak Lane is a small parking area accessing Trail 6310. (Lat 44 5 46 by Long 103 26 10)

2. Highway 44. Travel about 14 miles west of Rapid City on Highway 44.  There will be a small meadow on the north (right) side that access the area via Trail 6301. (Lat 44 5 50 by Long 103 29 46)

Forest Road 202/Highway 385.  Travel 15 miles west of Rapid City on Highway 44.  Turn North (right) onto Highway 385.  Continue for approximately 3 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road 202.  Follow Forest Road 202 for about 1 mile, then park in the meadow on right. (Lat 44 7 53 by Long 103 32 39).