The Black Hills of South Dakota is famous worldwide for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Hundreds of thousands of visitors rumble into the region early each August for this larger-than-life gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts, celebrating its 83rd anniversary in 2023. Enjoy this biker-friendly town and the surrounding area that offers gorgeous rides for all skill levels.
While the festivities of the event intrigue and conjure up a variety of images, it is the one-of-a-kind riding experiences that contribute to bringing motorcycle enthusiasts back to this area year after year - any time the sun is shining! The entire Black Hills and Badlands region offers picturesque and exhilarating rides that continually draw riders' accolades, whether locals or first-time visitors to the area. Here is your itinerary for the must-do Black Hills motorcycle rides. All rides are rated by the A.B.A.T.E of South Dakota Foundation on a scale of 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult).