BLACK HILLS SOUTH DAKOTA Route Updates
Updated February 19, 2025
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Winter is Coming: Check snow levels with our interactive map
With winter upon us, weather and route conditions can change rapidly. Before you go, be sure and use our ArcGIS Interactive Map to view estimated snow levels on each of our routes.
- Click HERE to access the main interactive map page.
- Click on the snowflake icon in the top right of the window.
- Select all of the boxes to view the NOHRSC Snow Analysis.
- Zoom into the route of your choosing to view the estimated snow depth.
- Explore the other features of our interactive map to plan your next BDR experience.
- See attached screenshot for reference.
February 19, 2025
New Tracks Available for Download
A new version of the Black Hills BDR-X tracks is available labeled BDRX-Black-Hills-February2025
This update includes a few minor refinements and a few new updates:
SECTION 1:
Road construction is taking place on Highway 385 on Section 1 of this route.
- Construction crews have intermittent closures on the highway, be prepared for major delays at any time. This construction is expected to last most of the year.
- The latest GPS tracks include a temporary bypass track file that can be used if the highway is closed, see attached screenshots for reference.
- More info on the construction process can be found HERE
SECTION 2:
- A new optional ALT Harder track has been created for the rocky downhill and deep ruts just north of Hill City. Riders wishing to avoid this can remain on the main route.
SECTION 3:
- A dedicated EXT track has been added for Bear Mountain Lookout tower. For riders that do not wish to take the optional ALT Harder climb up to the tower, you can take this extension track via easy gravel road to the tower for great views.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the all new official map for the Black Hills BDR-X HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
May 22nd, 2024
Section 1: Temporary Bypass for Bridge Repair
A bridge is out and being repaired on Christensen Rd just before reaching Spearfish.
- To bypass the closure, simply remain on Maitland Road north to Colorado Blvd heading west to rejoin the tracks in Spearfish.
- See attached screenshot for reference.
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