Find trailheads in the Black Hills, from easy nature walks to hiking, horseback riding, and biking single track. Discover scenic routes through forests, granite peaks, and lakes, across the breathtaking South Dakota landscapes with photography opps.
Ancient petrified wood, panoramic city views, and singletrack trails — right on Skyline Drive in Rapid City.
1430 Skyline Drive Rapid City, SD, 57701
A mid-ridge entry into Skyline Wilderness near the WPA Amphitheater — with stonework still intact.
Rapid City, SD,
A WPA-built stone wall, 100-mile mountain views, and singletrack trails — right in Rapid City.
2215 Skyline Drive Rapid City, SD, 57701
South Boxelder Trailhead offers ATV and UTV access to scenic 10+ mile canyon trails near Nemo.
Nemo, SD,
A stunning 47-foot waterfall tucked into Spearfish Canyon — accessible to nearly everyone.
Spearfish, SD, 57754
Paved creekside trail through the heart of Spearfish — connecting parks, schools, and canyon.
Spearfish, SD,
3.5-mile hike with cliffside views and dense forest near the lake.
Sheridan Lake Rd Rapid City, SD, 57702
A convenient motorized trailhead near Lead with access to miles of Black Hills trails.
Lead, SD,
Scenic trail leading to a historic launch site with stunning canyon views.
Hwy 16 South Rapid City, SD, 57702
Ridge-top views of Devils Tower, dense canyon forest, and 47+ miles of trails near Sundance, WY.
225 Government Valley Rd Sundance, WY,
An 8.8-mile singletrack just southwest of Spearfish, accessible right from town, climbing through pine and aspen to ridge-top views over Spearfish Canyon.
The gateway to 23 miles of singletrack through Vanocker Canyon — just 3 miles south of Sturgis.
Sturgis, SD,
A short, shady climb to sweeping views of Bear Butte and Black Elk Peak — just south of Sturgis.
A short, scenic singletrack that winds into a pretty little canyon in the Victoria network, with one steeper pitch. An easy, rewarding connector.
SD,
A fun, technical 1.5-mile singletrack loop through pine forest near Rapid City that joins Loop 15. Rocky and intermediate with short steep pitches.
The Victoria network's marquee ride: an 11-mile rocky singletrack loop with 2,000 feet of climbing near Rapid City. Not for the faint of heart.
A fun 2-mile singletrack section of the Victoria network with a couple of short difficult stretches. Forms the stem of the Victoria Lollipop Loop.
A 5.3-mile black-diamond mountain-bike loop along the limestone rim of Victoria Creek Canyon near Rapid City, with world-class views and rocky tech.
A short, easy 1-mile single-track motorcycle loop near the Victoria staging area, winding through open meadows and rock piles. Pairs with Victoria 11.
An easy 3.8-mile single-track motorcycle trail near Rapid City, winding under a leafy canopy with small rocky climbs. Great for newer riders on rock.
