*DO NOT USE THESE MAPS AS YOUR “OFFICIAL” TRAVEL MAP USE AVENZA MAP.
Some Black Hills trails are just fun to ride. These trails are in a location or navigate an area that helps the rider get close to the beauty of the Black Hills natural environment. Majestic trees, flowing waters, rocky outcrops, and hidden treasures are what makes a Black Hills ATV ride worth the effort. And if you get your fun from more challenging trails, the Merritt ATV 62″ Trails System is accessed by this trailhead.
There are old Ghost Town sites in this area, all with little evidence remaining, including; Diamond City Ghost Town, and the Nahant Ghost Town. The Silver City Ghost Town is still active.
Water features include; Gimlet Creek, Gimlet Creek Bridge Water Crossing, Trail 142 Multiple Water Crossings, North Fork Rapid Creek, and Tillson Creek.
To explore the Black Hills National Forest or ride the Mickelson Trail, Deadwood Outdoor Rentals is your perfect destination.
The Spurgeon Gulch Hiking Trailhead for Trail #40 is located here.
Old buildings worth a stop and a photo are the Historic School House, and the Gorman Cabin. Another great picture to take is the “God Bless America Flag.”
This area is populated by a large number of 62″ width restrictive trails.
Connecting rides include; Custer Peak Ride, Pilot Knob Ride and Rochford/Mystic Ride.
Parking is available at the Riley Hill Trailhead off Rochford Road, or the Merritt Trails parking.
*Website is for information purposes only – ride or drive at your own risk.
Places to Visit:
BLACK HILLS EXPERIMENTAL FOREST
GIMLET CREEK BRIDGE WATER CROSSING
MULTIPLE WATER CROSSINGS TRAIL 142
NEW GIMLET CREEK BRIDGE WATER CROSSING
SPURGEON GULCH TRAILHEAD TRAIL 40
CASTLE PEAK NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND
*ride at your own risk
Other Places to Visit:
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