Hell Canyon Ranger District
The Hell Canyon Ranger District in Black Hills National Forest (South Dakota) has 1,242.5 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 1,140.6 miles of roads and 101.9 miles of trails across 905 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 125.1 mi · Motorcycle 125.1 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 15 and close Dec 15. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
Motorized routes Black Hills National Forest · South Dakota
- Total motorized miles
- 1,242.5
- Roads
- 1,140.6 mi
- Trails
- 101.9 mi
- Year-round miles
- 949.8 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 292.7 mi
1,140.6 mi of roads · 101.9 mi of trails, across 905 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 125.1 | 124 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 125.1 | 124 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 125.1 | 124 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 49.3 | 52 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 49.3 | 52 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 49.3 | 52 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 49.3 | 52 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 125.1 | 124 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 125.1 | 124 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 53 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 53 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 53 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 1,166.7 | 833 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 1,166.7 | 833 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 1,166.7 | 833 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 1,166.7 | 833 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 1,166.7 | 833 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 1,242.5 motorized miles here, about 949.8 miles are open year-round and 292.7 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/15 to 12/15 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
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Named routes
Show the 734 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route. Showing the first 400; the GPX download above carries all 734.
| BALD HILLS | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BEAR RUN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOLES CANYON | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRIGGS SPRING | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAMERON BR 1O | ✓ | ✓ |
| COAL CANYON BR 1B | ✓ | ✓ |
| MARTIN DRAW | ✓ | ✓ |
| REDBANK SPRING CG | ✓ | ✓ |
| ROBINSON FLATS BR 3B | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIX MILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH CASTLE CR | ✓ | ✓ |
| STOTS BR 1D | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST THOMPSON | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALKALI DRAW | · | · |
| ALKALI DRAW BR 2B | · | · |
| ALKALI RIDGE | · | · |
| ALKALI SPRING | · | · |
| ALKALI SPRING BR 1A | · | · |
| ALKALI SPRING BR 1B | · | · |
| ALKALI SPRING BR 1D | · | · |
| ANTELOPE CANYON | · | · |
| ANTELOPE RIDGE | · | · |
| ANTELOPE RIDGE BR 1B | · | · |
| ANTELOPE RIDGE BR 1I | · | · |
| ANTELOPE RIDGE BR 1J | · | · |
| ASPEN LANE | · | · |
| AUSTIN SPRING | · | · |
| BABCOCK SPRING | · | · |
| BARREL SPRING BR 2B | · | · |
| BARREL SPRING BR 2C | · | · |
| BARREL SPRING BR 2D | · | · |
| BAU | · | · |
| BEAR CANYON-PARMLEE DIV* | · | · |
| BEAR MTN LOOKOUT | · | · |
| BEAR MTN LOOKOUT BR 1A | · | · |
| BEAR MTN LOOKOUT BR 2A | · | · |
| BEAR SPRINGS | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK BR 1A | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK BR 1B | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK BR 1K | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK BR 1L | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK CUTOFF | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1C | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1D | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1E | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1F | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1G | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1H | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1J | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BR 1K | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON BRANCH 1A | · | · |
| BEBBINGTON LOOP 1B | · | · |
| BEECHER ROCK | · | · |
| BEECHER ROCK BR 1A | · | · |
| BELLEMARE | · | · |
| BELLEMARE BR 1B | · | · |
| BELLEMARE BR 1C | · | · |
| BENNETT | · | · |
| BENNETT BR 3E | · | · |
| BENNETT WELL | · | · |
| BERT HOWEY | · | · |
| BISMARCK BR 1A | · | · |
| BISMARCK BR 1B | · | · |
| BISMARCK LAKE PG | · | · |
| BJORNLAND BR 1A | · | · |
| BJORNLAND BR 1B | · | · |
| BLACK HILLS POWER | · | · |
| BLACK HILLS POWER BR 1A | · | · |
| BLACK HILLS POWER BR 1B | · | · |
| BLACK HILLS POWER BR 1D | · | · |
| BLACK TAIL SPRING | · | · |
| BLIND PARK | · | · |
| BLUE GRASS DRIVE | · | · |
| BOB MARSHALL | · | · |
| BOB MARSHALL BR 1A | · | · |
| BOB MARSHALL BR 1D | · | · |
| BOB MARSHALL BR 1E | · | · |
| BOGGY RESERVOIR BR 1J | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 4C | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 4E | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 4F | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 4G | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 4H | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 5J | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 5K | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 5R | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 5U | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 5V | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 5W | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 6A | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 6B | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 6C | · | · |
| BOLES CANYON BR 6D | · | · |
| BONANZA ROAD | · | · |
| BOOMS CANYON | · | · |
| BOWMAN | · | · |
| BOWMAN BR 1A | · | · |
| BOWMAN BR 1B | · | · |
| BOWMAN BR 1C | · | · |
| BOWMAN BR 1D | · | · |
| BOWMAN BR 1E | · | · |
| BOWMAN BR 1H | · | · |
| BRASSEY | · | · |
| BREESNE DAM | · | · |
| BUCK SPRING CYN BR 2I | · | · |
| BUCK SPRING CYN BR 2T | · | · |
| BUCK SPRING CYN BR 2V | · | · |
| BUCK SPRING CYN BR 2X | · | · |
| BUCK SPRINGS CYN | · | · |
| BUCK WILDLIFE BR 2D | · | · |
| BUCK WILDLIFE BR 2E | · | · |
| BULL SPRINGS | · | · |
| BUSEY SPRING | · | · |
| CAB BR 5J | · | · |
| CAB BR 5M | · | · |
| CAMERON BR 2E | · | · |
| CAMP REMINGTON | · | · |
| CARR SPRING | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1B | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1C | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1D | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1E | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1F | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1G | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1H | · | · |
| CARROLL CREEK BR 1S | · | · |
| CASTLE ROCK | · | · |
| CASTLE ROCK BR 1F | · | · |
| CICERO PEAK | · | · |
| COAL CANYON | · | · |
| COAL CANYON BR 1C | · | · |
| COLD CREEK | · | · |
| COLD CREEK BR 1A | · | · |
| COLD CREEK BR 2A | · | · |
| COLD SPRINGS CR | · | · |
| COMANCHE LOOP 1A | · | · |
| COMANCHE PARK CG | · | · |
| COMPTON SPRING | · | · |
| CORRAL DRAW | · | · |
| CORRAL RIDGE | · | · |
| CROWS NEST | · | · |
| CROWS NEST PEAK BR 1A | · | · |
| CROWS NEST PEAK | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1A | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1B | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1D | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1E | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1F | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1H | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1I | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1J | · | · |
| CUSTER LIMESTONE BR 1K | · | · |
| CUSTER MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| CUSTER MTN BR 1D | · | · |
| CUSTER MTN CUT-OFF | · | · |
| CUSTER SO APPROACH | · | · |
| CYCAD | · | · |
| DARROW ACCESS | · | · |
| DEAD HORSE FLATS | · | · |
| DEER SPRING | · | · |
| DITCH CREEK | · | · |
| DITCH CREEK BR 3K | · | · |
| DITCH CREEK BR 3M | · | · |
| DITCH CREEK BR 3N | · | · |
| DOGLEG | · | · |
| DRIFTWOOD BR 1A | · | · |
| DRIFTWOOD CANYON | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3B | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3C | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3D | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3E | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3F | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3G | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER BR 3H | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER RD | · | · |
| DRY BEAVER RIM | · | · |
| EAST BOLES | · | · |
| EAST COAL CANYON | · | · |
| EAST HEGGIE BR 2H | · | · |
| EAST HEGGIE RD | · | · |
| EAST ROADSIDE | · | · |
| ECHO VALLEY | · | · |
| ELK MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| ELK MOUNTAIN BR 2E | · | · |
| ELK MOUNTAIN BR 2F | · | · |
| ELK MOUNTAIN RD | · | · |
| ELLIOTT BR 1A | · | · |
| ELLIOTT BR 1C | · | · |
| ELLIS SPRING | · | · |
| ERTMAN WELL | · | · |
| FANNY PEAK BR 1A | · | · |
| FANNY PEAK BR 1B | · | · |
| FANNY PEAK BR 1C | · | · |
| FANNY PEAK BR 1D | · | · |
| FANNY PEAK BR 1E | · | · |
| FIVE LOADS FLAT | · | · |
| FLAG HILL | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3A | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3C | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3D | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3E | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3F | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3G | · | · |
| FLAG MTN BR 3H | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1B | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1D | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1H | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1L | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1N | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1O | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 1V | · | · |
| FLYNN CREEK BR 2B | · | · |
| FORKS BR 2Z | · | · |
| FORKS ROAD | · | · |
| FOX RIDGE | · | · |
| GETTYS DIVIDE | · | · |
| GETTYS DIVIDE CUTOFF | · | · |
| GILLETTE BR 1W | · | · |
| GILLETTE CANYON RD | · | · |
| GILLETTE DIVIDE CUT OFF | · | · |
| GILLETTE RIM BR 1C | · | · |
| GILLETTE RIM BR 1D | · | · |
| GILLETTE RIM BR 1F | · | · |
| GILLIUM BR 1C | · | · |
| GILLUM | · | · |
| GILLUM BR 1B | · | · |
| GINA CUTOFF | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN BR 1D | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN BR 1F | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN BR 1L | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN BR 1M | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN BR 1N | · | · |
| GLEN ERIN BR IK | · | · |
| GRIFFIS CANYON | · | · |
| GRIFFIS CANYON BR 1C | · | · |
| GRIFFIS CANYON BR 1D | · | · |
| GRIFFIS CANYON BR 1E | · | · |
| GRIFFIS CANYON BR 1G | · | · |
| HANDSPRING | · | · |
| HANDSPRING BR 1A | · | · |
| HANDSPRING BR 1B | · | · |
| HANDSPRING BR 1C | · | · |
| HANDSPRING BR 1D | · | · |
| HANDSPRING BR 1E | · | · |
| HANDSPRING BR 1F | · | · |
| HARRY MILLS | · | · |
| HARRY MILLS BR 1A | · | · |
| HARRY MILLS BR 1B | · | · |
| HARRY MILLS BR 1D | · | · |
| HAVEN CANYON | · | · |
| HAVEN CANYON BR 1K | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1B | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1C | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1D | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1F | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1G | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1H | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1I | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR 1J | · | · |
| HAY CREEK BR. 1A | · | · |
| HAY DRAW FORKS | · | · |
| HAY DRAW FORKS BR 1T | · | · |
| HAY DRAW FORKS BR 1U | · | · |
| HAZELRODT | · | · |
| HAZELRODT CUTOFF BR 1A | · | · |
| HAZELRODT CUTOFF BR 1H | · | · |
| HAZELRODT PG | · | · |
| HEGGIE SPRING | · | · |
| HELEN BERYL MINE | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 1A | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 1B | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 1C | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 1E | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 1F | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 2A | · | · |
| HELL CANYON BR 2L | · | · |
| HELL RIM | · | · |
| HELL RIM BR | · | · |
| HERBERT DRAW | · | · |
| HERRIN SPRING | · | · |
| HIDDEN FLATS | · | · |
| HIGH PLAINS ROAD | · | · |
| HINES BR 1R | · | · |
| HINES BR 1T | · | · |
| HINES BR 1I | · | · |
| HINES BR 1J | · | · |
| HINES BR 1P | · | · |
| HINES BR 1Q | · | · |
| HINES BR 1S | · | · |
| HINES BR 1U | · | · |
| HOP DRAW | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1A | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1B | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1C | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1D | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1E | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1F | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1G | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1H | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1I | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1J | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1K | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1L | · | · |
| HOPKINS FLAT BR 1S | · | · |
| HOT SHOT DRIVE | · | · |
| HOWELL RIDGE | · | · |
| HOWELL RIDGE BR 5O | · | · |
| HOWELL ROAD | · | · |
| HOWELL SPRING | · | · |
| HOWEY | · | · |
| IRON CREEK BR 1A | · | · |
| IRON CREEK BR 1B | · | · |
| IRON CREEK BR 1F | · | · |
| IRON CREEK BR 1G | · | · |
| IRON CREEK BR 1H | · | · |
| IRON CREEK BR 1I | · | · |
| IRON CREEK HORSE CAMP | · | · |
| IRON MOUNTAIN PG | · | · |
| JH KEITH FALLS PG | · | · |
| JH KEITH/CASCADE SPRINGS PG | · | · |
| JUMPOFF SPRING | · | · |
| KAINZ CT | · | · |
| KINNEY | · | · |
| KINNEY BR 5C1 | · | · |
| KIRK | · | · |
| KIRK BR 1A | · | · |
| KIRK BR 1B | · | · |
| KIRK BR 1C | · | · |
| KIRK BR 1E | · | · |
| KIRK BR 1F | · | · |
| KNUTSEN BR 1G | · | · |
| KOUBA | · | · |
| LAKOTA SOUTH | · | · |
| LAUGHING CREEK | · | · |
| LAUZON | · | · |
| LAUZON BR 1A | · | · |
| LAYTON CANYON | · | · |
| LIGHTNING CREEK | · | · |
| LIGHTNING CREEK BR 1H | · | · |
| LIGHTNING CREEK BR 1J | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1A | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1B | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1C | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1D | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1E | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1F | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1G | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1H | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1I | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1J | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH BR 1K | · | · |
| LITHOGRAPH CANYON | · | · |
| LITTLE FLATS | · | · |
| LITTLE ITALY | · | · |
| LITTLE ITALY BR 1A | · | · |
| LONG DRAW | · | · |
| LONG DRAW BR 1B | · | · |
| LONG DRAW BR 1A | · | · |
| LONG DRAW BR 1D | · | · |
| LONG DRAW BR 1E | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1A | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1B | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1C | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1D | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1E | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1F | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1G | · | · |
| LORING SIDING BR 1L | · | · |
| LOST BONANZA ROAD | · | · |
| LOWER GILLETTE | · | · |
| LOWER HAYDRAW | · | · |
| LOWER PAINTER | · | · |
| MANGANESE | · | · |
| MANGANESE BR 5I1 | · | · |
| MANN BR 1B | · | · |
| MANN BR 1E | · | · |
| MANN BR 1F | · | · |
| MANN BR 1G | · | · |
| MANN BR 1P | · | · |
| MANN BR 1R | · | · |
| MANN BR 1S | · | · |
| MANN BR 1T | · | · |
| MANN BR 1Z | · | · |
| MANN RD | · | · |
| MARBLE QUARRY BR 1A | · | · |
| MARBLE QUARRY BR 1H | · | · |
| MAYO DAM ROAD | · | · |
| MCCOY | · | · |
| MCCOY BR 1B | · | · |
| MCCULLOUGH | · | · |
| MCDILL | · | · |
| MCDILL BR 1F | · | · |
| MCDILL BR 1H | · | · |
| MCINERNY BR 1C | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
Important — informational, not a legal document
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, SD | 1,217.2 | 29 km |
| Northern Hills Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, SD | 973.8 | 54 km |
| Fall River Ranger District | Nebraska National Forest, SD | 93.7 | 71 km |
| Bearlodge Ranger District | Black Hills National Forest, WY | 338.7 | 80 km |
| Douglas Ranger District/Thunder Basin National Grassland | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, WY | 1,290.5 | 102 km |
| Pine Ridge Ranger District | Nebraska National Forest, NE | 170.5 | 113 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Hell Canyon Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 125.1 miles across 124 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Hell Canyon Ranger District?
- 1,242.5 miles total — 1,140.6 miles of roads and 101.9 miles of trails, across 905 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 949.8 miles are open year-round and 292.7 miles are seasonal (typically open May 15 to Dec 15). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in South Dakota
See every ranger district in Black Hills National Forest, browse all South Dakota national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.