South Dakota, United States
Bear Butte and Northern Plains
Sacred Mato Paha and geographic center of the US nearby.
Sturgis → Belle Fourche
- Distance
- 44 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Mountain
- Season
- May - October
Highlights
- Bear Butte State Park
- Sturgis rally country
- Geographic Center monument
Must ride
★ 7.6/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops

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