Dakota Adventure Loop
Funding
All of the work to provide and maintain the DakAL is done by volunteers of the non-profit corporation, Trail Stewards. We work to protect existing trails and to build new ones. It takes some money to make all of this happen. Everyone that rides the DakAL is passionate about our sport.
You can obtain the tracks by following the instructions on the ROUTE page and making a $58 donation. You can also support our efforts with a larger donation. We encourage each rider of the DakAL to make a tax-deductible contribution of $100 or $200 to aid in preserving the passion we all enjoy.
You can donate right here, right now! Thanks for your support.
Donate NowMaps & Navigation
A GPS device is strongly recommended. If using a phone app for navigation, OnX Offroad is recommended. Navigation via maps only will be difficult and will greatly increase the time to complete each day's ride.
There is no single map that can show the entire route. The maps listed below will help greatly if you plan to travel with or without a GPS. The SAICON offers a service for $100 to source and mark the paper maps for you. Contact Bill Hearne at [email protected].
Free Maps (highly recommended)
| Source | Map Needed |
|---|---|
| Black Hills National Forest office, (605) 673-9200, Custer, SD | MVUM for both Bearlodge/Northern Hills & Mystic/Hell Canyon Districts |
| Custer National Forest, (605) 797-4432, Camp Crook, SD | MVUM for Sioux Ranger District (South Dakota) |
| Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Fall River Station, 605-745-4107, Hot Springs, SD | MVUM of Fall River Ranger District |
| Custer State Park, 605-394-2693, Custer State Park | Your Guide to Custer State Park |
| SD Department of Tourism, (605) 773-5034, Pierre, SD | SD Highway Map |
Maps for Purchase
- Black Hills National Forest waterproof map (2014) — $13
- DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer — South Dakota ($19.95)
Permits & Passes
Bikes will be required to have a Black Hills National Forest Trail Permit (cost is $25). You may get them in a variety of ways:
- Order online at the Black Hills Parks website (expect ~10 days delivery).
- Purchase at any regional office.
- Available at some retail outlets — most motorcycle shops carry them.
A Custer State Park permit is required. Cost is $20 for seven days or $36 for an annual permit, obtained at entrance points. This permit also allows access to Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis. More info at custerstatepark.com.
Tread Lightly
Be part of the solution! We have plenty of bird brains who think it is cool to tear up trails and ride in wet conditions. Don't be a bird brain! Adhere to Tread Lightly principles. Quickly review the tenets of responsible riding before you go. Dirt Biking — Tread Lightly
Supporting Dealers
Black Hills Powersports
Rapid City
Kawasaki, Yamaha, Royal Enfield
(605) 342-5500
Spearfish Canyon Motorsports
Spearfish
Honda, Yamaha, Gas Gas
(605) 642-7731
Rice's Rushmore Motorsports
Rapid City
Honda, KTM, Suzuki
(605) 342-2242
Black Hills Harley-Davidson
Rapid City
Harley
(800) 727-2482
Rosco's
Beta, Sherco, TM, Rokon, Oset, UBCO
(605) 348-3946
Emergency Contacts
Hospitals
- Edgemont Clinic: (605) 662-7250
- Custer Hospital: (605) 673-2229
- Rapid City Regional Hospital: (605) 644-4000 — 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City
- Spearfish Hospital: (605) 644-4000 — 1440 N Main St, Spearfish
- Hot Springs Hospital: 1201 S Dakota 71, Hot Springs, (605) 745-3159
- Belle Fourche Clinic: 2200 13th Avenue, Belle Fourche, (605) 723-8970
- Buffalo Medical Clinic: 209 Ramsland Street, Buffalo, (605) 375-3744