WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK 82″ RIDE

*DO NOT USE THESE MAPS AS YOUR “OFFICIAL” TRAVEL MAP USE AVENZA MAP.

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(map showing approximate location of the ride, in the Black Hills)

*no entrance fee required unless you cross into Custer State Park

Wildlife will be abundant on both sides of the road as you ride through Wind Cave National Park. Unfortunately the trails in the Park are all roads. Riding these roads, will give you numerous opportunities to see wildlife. From Prairie Dogs to Prairie Ox (Prairie Dogs, Pronghorn, Coyote, Mule Deer, Elk, Bison) wildlife is a feature of this part of the ride.

If you have time, visit the Cave that the Park is named for; Wind Cave.

RALLY with us at the STURGIS OFFROAD RALLY.

As you leave the park on the West, you will enter into the National Forest and some nice, challenging trail-like Forest Service roads. Watch for Highland Creek, Rankin Ridge Fire Tower, and the Cold Springs School.

The Beaver Creek Bridge is a historical structure found on this ride.

Built in 1887, the Cold Springs School building is one of the oldest log school buildings in South Dakota.

The Gladys Nell Mine is evidence of mining activity in the area.

Highland Creek and Beaver Creek are water features to watch for.

Nearby the Historic Riffle Pit Wagon Train site, in April 1876, Indians ambushed a wagon train heading for Custer.

There are no width restrictive trails on the Wind Cave National Park Ride.

Connecting rides include; Argyle Ride, Bluebird Ride, Custer State Park Ride, Minnesota Ride and Richardson Ride.

Parking is available off Red Valley Road.

*Website is for information purposes only – ride or drive at your own risk.