USFS National Forest System Trails · South Dakota · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota?
Yes — Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota has 255 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 92 segments, typically open Apr–Nov, according to official USFS travel-management data.
255 mi
Bike-designated
92 segments
1,334 mi
Total NFS trail
663 segments
Apr–Nov
Bike season
USFS managed-use
6
ADA-accessible
trail segments
19% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Black Hills National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial On Northern Hills | 37.51 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Centennial On Mystic | 31.02 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Deerfield | 22.56 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hawkwright Loop | 13.57 | Native Material | — |
| Newton 36 | 12.17 | Native Material | — |
| Deerfield Lake Loop | 11.08 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Victoria 13 | 8.12 | Native Material | — |
| Hershey 1042 | 7.76 | Native Material | — |
| Dugout Gulch Botanical | 6.75 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Lightning Strike | 6.32 | Native Material | — |
| Stots Ridge | 5.82 | Native Material | — |
| Sundance Sheepnose | 5.61 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
| Devils Head 60 | 5.6 | Native Material | — |
| Blacktail 1104 | 5.58 | Native Material | — |
| Sundance Richardson Fire | 5.54 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Black Hills National Forest?
- Black Hills National Forest has about 255 mi of bike-designated trail across 92 segments, out of 1,334 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Black Hills National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 317 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Black Hills National Forest (South Dakota)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Apr–Nov season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.