Off-Road Adventure Guide by Black Hills & Badlands, SD

OHV RECREATION GUIDE WHAT’S INSIDE: MAP • REGIONAL INFORMATION • SERVICES LODGING • RENTALS • KNOW BEFORE YOU GO OHV RULES & REGULATIONS

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We’re Here to Help! Purchase your Motorized Trail Permit Here... The Black Hills Visitor Information Center in Rapid City welcomes you with an array of free services — like expert trip planning, maps, and brochures. Stop in our gift shop to pick up your motorized trail permit and maps, and other great South Dakota-made products and souvenirs. Permits • Free Trail Maps • Wi-Fi • Gift Shop • Bookstore • Exhibits SD Wine Shop • Large Public Restrooms • Large Pull-thru Parking Open daily, year-round! 1851 Discovery Circle, Rapid City, SD 57701• I-90 Exit 61 • 605.355.3700 Motorized Trail Permits are also available online at: BlackHillsBadlands.com/BHVIC BlackWelcometotheHills!

Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association members as of August 2022. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. more information and travel ideas, visit BlackHillsBadlands.com. Circle, Rapid City, SD 57701

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The information contained in this publication is not designed for navigational purposes. Its intent is to inform and provide additional sources of information for recreational opportunities. BH&B will be in no way liable for injuries, personal or otherwise, as a result of any and all activities pertaining to OHV use and the information contained herein.

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One of the best ways to explore the vast landscapes of Black Hill National Forest is behind the wheel of an Off-Highway Vehicle.

Contact local rental companies to see how they can transform your adventure into memories that last a lifetime.

The Black Hills National Forest boasts one of the largest motorized trail systems in a national forest open to vehicles no more than 62 inches wide. It consists of over 3,600 miles of open roads — over 700 miles are designated trails for all types of OHVs. Start your ride from any of the 21 designated motorized trailheads.

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The trails are made up of 90 miles of single-track trails for motorcycles, 347 miles of trails in South Dakota for vehicles 62 inches or less in width, and 72 miles of trails in Wyoming for vehicles 50 inches or less in width. There are also 148 miles of trails open to all You’llvehicles.findwelcoming towns across the region loaded with restaurants, lodging and amenities. The best part — you can easily access epic riding and iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park wherever you choose to stay.

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• Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them.

• Be aware of current trail conditions and weather before heading out. For specific trail concerns, call the Ranger District office before you ride.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT

• Bring the basics: food, water and a bag to pack out trash. Packing things like sunscreen, extra layers, a first aid kit, rain gear and a map is always a safe bet.

• Close all gates that you open.

• Always yield to users who are traveling uphill, including motorized users.

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• Take home memories instead of souvenirs to ensure that others can experience the joy of discovery.

• Help prevent new infestations and avoid spreading invasive species. Remember to wash dirt and seeds from motorized vehicles before riding.

• Slow down to reduce noise and dust when riding near a parking lot or camping area.

• Ride over obstacles, not around them. Going around obstacles widens trails, damages vegetation and causes erosion.

• Let’s all do our part to make the outdoors inclusive and welcoming. A friendly smile can go a long way.

We all share the outdoors and must help keep these places healthy and beautiful. Help minimize our collective impact by putting these practices into action.

• Always wear the appropriate safety gear — helmet, eye protection, pants, a longsleeved shirt and over-the-ankle boots.

• Natural items can take years to decompose. Pack those out too. Food scraps attract and harm wildlife, which can put people at risk .

• Know your limitations. For your safety and others, never attempt anything beyond your skill level.

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RESPECT WILDLIFE

• Observe wildlife from a distance.

• Yield the right-of-way to non-motorized trail users. Pull over and shut off your engine when encountering hikers, bikers, or horses on the trail. Let them pass out of sight before restarting.

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• Avoid wet, muddy areas. They are more susceptible to erosion. If you encounter a wet area or a stream crossing, drive slowly through it. Do not make a new route around it.

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• One rider per seat. Do not exceed passenger capacity for OHVs unless equipment is added.

• Carving or hacking plants and trees may kill or disfigure them.

• Do your part. Leave the area better than you found it.

• Pick up all your trash and pack it out or dispose of it in a trash can.

Routes designated for motorized use are not always signed. It’s your responsibility to use the MVUM to determine if you’re on a route designated for the motor vehicle being used.

CELL SERVICE

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

SIGNAGE

The forest is closed to cross-country travel except for the open roads and motorized trails shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

Roads are governed by state law and are posted on brown signs with three numbers followed by a point and a number or letter. Trails are governed by national forest rules and are posted on brown signs with four numbers below “TR.” The numbers correspond with the MVUM.

Cell service is limited in many areas. Alternative forms of communication are recommended in the event of an emergency.

EMERGENCY SERVICES SOUTH DAKOTA OHV RULES & REGULATIONS OHVs are strictly prohibited from driving on interstate highways. SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FAQS ABOUT OFF-ROAD RIDING FROM THE BLACK HILLS FOREST SERVICE ROAD VS TRAILCROSS-COUNTRY TRAVEL 5 | #DiscoverBlackHills TypeRoadof TrailMotorizedPermit License Plate LicenseDriver’s&ProofofInsurance (UnderHelmets18) ProtectionEye Roads Open to LegalHighwayVehicles If there’s windshieldno Roads Open to All Vehicles Permit OR License Plate Permit OR License Plate If there’s windshieldno Trails Advised Advised

MAPS & GPS

The MVUM is a free map that identifies the roads, trails and areas open to motor vehicle use in the national forest. Download and view the MVUM using a GPS app, such as Avenza Maps. Cellular service is not required for GPS navigation once you download the map. Paper copies are available at forest service offices and from vendors that sell motorized trail permits.

Monument Health provides 24/7 emergency medical services at hospitals in Custer, Lead-Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish and Sturgis. For cases that do not require an emergency response, Monument Health has a network of Urgent Care Clinics and clinic-based Urgent Care Services throughout the Black Hills.

Place the permit on the driver’s side on the front windshield.

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Permits are also available to purchase online PleaseBlackHillsBadlands.com/BHVIC.atnotethataseparatepermit is required when operating an OHV in Wyoming. There is no reciprocity for out-of-state registrations.

Permits are available as a sevenday consecutive pass ($20) or an annual pass ($25). Prices are subject to change.

OHVs must be registered and licensed to be used on public highways and some forest service roads. If you live in a state where ATVs/UTVs cannot be licensed for road use or your vehicle is not licensed for road use, you must contact a SD county treasurer’s office to obtain a special ATV/UTV road travel permit. If you have questions, call the SD Department of Motor Vehicles at 605-773-3541.

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A Black Hills Motorized Trail Permit is required to access the South Dakota portion of the motorized trail system and when riding an unlicensed OHV on a forest road designated “open to all vehicles.”

Affix the permit on the front center fork or the top of the fender.

Purchase permits from local vendors, Black Hills National Forest Service offices or the Black Hills Visitor Information Center off I-90, Exit 61 in Rapid City. The visitor center is open seven days a week, year-round, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAN HERE TO PURCHASE PERMITS

Permits need to be affixed in the proper locations and visible to oncoming vehicles to be valid.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS

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Place the permit on the front left external wheel panel.

CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

• Trails: 209 miles

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BEARLODGE RANGER DISTRICT

NORTHERN HILLS RANGER DISTRICT

MYSTIC RANGER DISTRICT

*Requires a Wyoming ORV permit

• Points of Interest: water features, fire tower, old miner’s grave, creeks, evergreen forests, scenic vistas

• Points of Interest: waterfalls, abandoned gold mines, boulder fields, old logging roads, vistas, meadows, aspen groves, caves, ghost towns

Trails may be closed due to activity during timber harvest. Closures are posted at trail entrances. Please obey closed signs and always be cautious of logging trucks on trails with shared use.

• Motorcycle Trails: 26 miles

The Hell Canyon Ranger District is in the southern part of the Black Hills National Forest.

• Trails: 207 miles

• Points of Interest: caves, old cabins, ghost towns, waterfalls, abandoned gold mines, limestone plateaus, streams, aspen groves, meadows, sandstone ridge

The Northern Hills Ranger District covers the northern portion of the Black Hills National Forest.

• Roads: 628 miles

Black Hills National Forest Trails are designated as being open year-round or seasonally. Seasonal trails are generally open May 15 to Dec. 15 or Aug. 15 to Dec. 15. Reference the MVUM for seasonal designations.

HELL CANYON RANGER DISTRICT

The Mystic Ranger District is in the central portion of the Black Hills National Forest.

• Roads: 236 miles

• Roads: 1,086 miles

SEASONAL TRAILS

• Points of Interest: ghost towns, limestone canyons, old stagecoach stops, ranches, caves, monoliths

The Bearlodge Ranger District encompasses the Northern Black Hills in Wyoming.

• Trails: 101 miles

• Motorcycle Trails: 72 miles

• Roads: 797 miles

• Trails: 73 miles (50”)

TRAIL RIDING AREAS

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Located north of Custer, west side of Hwy 16 605-673-9200 • Forest Supervisor’s Office