Biking
There are hundreds of miles of trails and roads accessible by bike on the Black Hills National Forest. Roads that wind through the forest are ideal for cycling and trails take riders on an exploratory journey. Always wear your helmet and gloves, and for safety, ride with a buddy. Carry basic tools—wrenches, screwdriver, chain breaker, pump, patch kit and spare tube. Note: Bikes are not permitted within the Black Elk Wilderness area.
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Samelius Trailhead
Samelius Trailhead is located 18 miles west of Rapid City, and 6 miles east of Hill City right off Highway 16. This is the southernmost Trail Head for the Centennial trail in the Central Hills…
Sheepnose Trailhead (Trail #93)
Sheepnose Trailhead is the northern Forest trailhead to access the 47.3 miles of the Sundance Trails – a stacked loop system. These are mostly non-motorized trails. One may use this trail to access…
Silver City Trailhead
From Rapid City, travel west on Highway 44 for about 15 miles. Turn north (right) onto Highway 385 and travel for 1.4 miles, then turn west (left) onto Silver City Road. Travel 4.5 miles west to…
South Boxelder Trailhead
South Boxelder Trailhead (also known as Blue Draw) provides both motorized and non-motorized access to the Centennial Trail, a National Recreation Trail. The trailhead is a gateway to dozens of miles…
Spearfish Canyon
Spearfish Canyon is renowned for its natural beauty & history framed by towering limestone canyon walls.This byway is the best place in the Black Hills to see waterfalls, including Bridal Veil,…
Spring Creek Trailhead
From Rapid City, travel about 14 miles South/west on Sheridan Lake Road. Spring Creek Trailhead is located .4 miles south of Sheridan Lake Road on National Forest System Road 390. This trailhead…
Sundance Trail System Trailhead (Trail #93)
The Sundance Trail System weaves through the network of densely-forested canyons and winding open ridges that form the Bearlodge Mountains. From some ridge tops you can see the Custer Expedition…
Upper Tinton Trailhead
OverviewThe Upper Tinton trailhead is located approximately 1.1 miles south of the Forest Service Spearfish Work Center sign off of Tinton Road. The Upper Tinton parking area was completed in…
Vanocker Trailhead
The Vanocker Trailhead is part of the Sturgis trail system and located approximately three miles south of Sturgis, SD. Note: The trailhead has not been constructed yet, but as funding makes itself…
Veterans Peak Trailhead
The Veterans Peak Trailhead is part of the Sturgis trail system and located near Veterans Peak, at the intersection of FSRs 139.1 and 139.1A. Note: The trailhead has not been constructed yet, but…