Kelly Flats (257.61 miles away)
Rustic, Colorado
Raspberry Ridge 8030
Scout Route
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Raspberry Ridge is an entry-level rock crawling trail in the northern Black Hills. The trail is located just east of the Pilot Knob Trailhead on Merritt Estes Road between Highway 385 and Nemo Road. This is a trail rated by Black Hills 4 Wheelers as a 3 out of 10 and is a combination of trails 8030 and 8026. Raspberry Ridge is named for the plethora of wild raspberries found along the trail in the summer.
8030 is the western end of Raspberry Ridge and starts right off of Merritt Estes Road, climbing sharply right away. The first right turn will send you right into the rocks. High clearance and lockers will help as the trail throws rock after rock in your path, all while climbing a 10-20 degree grade. The trail is wide in most spots but does present a few tight areas around trees and rocks. Expect steep climbs and descents, all while navigating around and over medium-sized loose and embedded rock. The trail comes to an end as it transitions into 8026, with no other legal exits available. There are no designated or readily accessible camping locations on 8030.
Like all four-digit trails, an offroad permit is required to access Raspberry Ridge.
