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The best MTB trails in South Dakota

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Mountain biking in South Dakota is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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1. George S. Mickelson Trail from Rochford to Hill City — Black Hills National Forest

70.6km

06:24

880m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Deerfield Lake Loop Trail No. 40L — Black Hills National Forest

18.7km

01:47

300m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pretty Vulture loop and Buzzard's Loop — Black Hills National Forest

8.32km

00:51

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Centennial Trail Loop via Peace Keeper Trail and Sabre Trail — Sturgis, SD

17.3km

01:49

430m

440m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Leonard Swanson Memorial Trail from Canyon Lake to Roosevelt Park — Rapid City, SD

21.0km

01:05

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Sage Creek Loop — Badlands National Park

34.9km

02:52

210m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Grace Coolidge Trail — Custer State Park

8.45km

00:45

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Hell Canyon Trail loop — Custer

8.36km

01:00

200m

210m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. LaFramboise Island Nature Area Loop — Pierre, SD

9.52km

00:43

20m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Centennial Trail: Deer Creek Trailhead to Pactola Lake — Black Hills National Forest

12.0km

01:10

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in South Dakota

1. George S. Mickelson Trail from Rochford to Hill City — Black Hills National Forest

2. Deerfield Lake Loop Trail No. 40L — Black Hills National Forest

3. Pretty Vulture loop and Buzzard's Loop — Black Hills National Forest

4. Centennial Trail Loop via Peace Keeper Trail and Sabre Trail — Sturgis, SD

5. Leonard Swanson Memorial Trail from Canyon Lake to Roosevelt Park — Rapid City, SD

6. Sage Creek Loop — Badlands National Park

7. Grace Coolidge Trail — Custer State Park

8. Hell Canyon Trail loop — Custer

9. LaFramboise Island Nature Area Loop — Pierre, SD

10. Centennial Trail: Deer Creek Trailhead to Pactola Lake — Black Hills National Forest

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