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Sunday, December 15, 2024
Other Names | Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District, Prospect Gulch, Iron Creek, Little Spearfish Creek, Schoolhouse Gulch, Tollgate Road, Sawmill Gulch, Seamore Gulch |
Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This area offers around 20 miles of offroad trails. The main staging area is located near a shallow lake that is usually dry most of the year.
Permit Required | Yes | Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trail Permit |
Dates Open | May 15 - December 15 | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (62 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 62 inches) |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | Yes Tent: $21.50 RV: $21.50 Addtl. Vehicle: $7.00 Timon Campground Fee |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Savoy, SD | ||
Address | Tinton Road, Lead, SD 57754 | ||
| From: Spearfish, SD
1) Take Tinton Road south about 15 miles 2) Trailhead entrance is on the left (east). |
Contact Info | Black Hills National Forest - Northern Hills Ranger District 2014 N. Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-4622 sm.fs.r2_bkf_webin@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
Contact Info | Mad Mountain Adventures 11201 US Hwy 14A Lead, SD 57754 (605) 578-1878 www.madmountainadventure.com |
Comment | ATV and snowmobile rentals. |
Approx Size | 3,200 acres (5 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 5200 to 6000 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Single Track | None | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Some |
Gasoline | Savoy, SD | |
Diesel | Savoy, SD | |
Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Timon Campground (605) 642-4622 |
RV Hookup | Savoy, SD | |
RV Disposal | Savoy, SD | |
Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Timon Campground (605) 642-4622 |
Conv Store | Savoy, SD |
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