South Dakota, United States
Black Hills National Forest Loop
Historic mining towns and forest roads in the Black Hills.
Deadwood → Spearfish
- Distance
- 23 mi
- Level
- Medium
- Type
- Mountain
- Season
- May - October
Highlights
- Deadwood gambling town
- Spearfish Canyon approach
- Lead Homestake Mine
Must ride
★ 8.1/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops

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