GOLD MOUNTAIN/CHINA GULCH 62″ RIDE

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Close to Hill City. Ride into the old Hill City mining district. See a restored mine and numerous other evidence of mining history.

Trail 6830 is a Rock Crawler Trail. Trails 6831 and 669 have multiple water crossings.

The railroad went through here. Watch for evidence of Railroad history.

RALLY with us at the STURGIS OFFROAD RALLY.

There are a number of historic gold mines in this area. Most require off-atv hiking. However, evidence of the mines are present at the site, making for great picture taking and visual enjoyment.

The Civilian Conservation Corp was active in this area. An old 1935 CCC truck can be viewed. Other markers are available to read and buildings to visit.

Gold mines in the area include; Empire Mine, Gold Mountain Mine, Golden Slipper Mine, Tigerville Glory Holes and Joe Dollar Mine.

If you are willing to hike a distance, railroad evidence like Tunnel A or Tunnel B can be seen.

Peaks in the are include Samelias Peak and Mount Warner.

Watch for water features like Newton Lake, Marshall Gulch Pond, Gordon Gulch Pond, Gordon Gulch Creek, and Burnt Fork Lake.

Both 62″ trails and forest service roads are part of the Gold Mountain Ride.

Connecting rides include; Rochford Ride, Redfern Ride, and Tigerville Ride.

Parking is available at the Newton Fork Lake parking area.

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

Places to Visit:
1935 GMC TRUCK

BURNT FORK LAKE

CHINA GULCH POND

EMPIRE MINE POWERHOUSE

ECW HORSE CREEK CAMP MARKER

GOLD MOUNTAIN MINE

GOLDEN SLIPPER MINE

GORDON GULCH CREEK

GORDON GULCH POND

HILL CITY CCC BARRACKS

JOE DOLLAR MINE

HORSE CREEK MULTIPLE WATER CROSSINGS

LOG CANYON OVERLOOK

MARSHALL GULCH POND

MARSHALL GULCH WATER CROSSING

MOUNT WARNER

NEWTON LAKE

6830 ROCK CRAWLING ROUTE

SAMELIAS PEAK

TIGERVILLE GLORY HOLES

TUNNEL A

TUNNEL B


LAKE SHORE PICNIC AREA

MOUNTAIN CITY PICNIC AREA

SHERIDAN NORTH PICNIC AREA

SHERIDAN SOUTH PICNIC AREA

DITCH CREEK NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND

NORTH COVE AREA NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND

OREVILLE NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND

SHERIDAN LAKE SOUTH NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUND


*ride at your own risk

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BLACK HILLS WILDERNESS EDGE ADVENTURES


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Sturgis OffRoad Rally

Sturgis OffRoad Rally

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Trailhead:

TIGERVILLE TRAILHEAD

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TIGERVILLE TRAILHEAD

Connecting Favorite Rides:

REDFERN RIDE

ROCHFORD/MYSTIC RIDE

TIGERVILLE/NEWTON SYSTEM RIDE

PALMER GULCH RIDE

Extended Ride:


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Trailhead Parking Map: 43.9649,-103.6103


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