Kelly Flats (268.13 miles away)
Rustic, Colorado
Moses Hill
Scout Route
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Located between Sturgis and Nemo along Vanocker Canyon, Moses Hill is one of the best natural rollercoaster rides you can find in the Black Hills. This trail is only one vehicle wide the entire way but can be run in either direction. The terrain is rocky and loose and traverses three extremely steep hills.
Traveling the trail from south to north, you will climb two 24-degree hills, encounter one rounded rock ledge, and descend a 27-degree hill down the trail's northern end. Pine trees slightly obstruct views from the top of Moses Hill, but this trail offers the best views you can find in the immediate area. There is no camping along the trail, but several nearby roads offer dispersed camping options.
Although new offroaders might find this trail intimidating, it is suitable for beginners in a short-wheelbase high-clearance 4x4 with selectable low-range gearing. Low-clearance 4x4s will have issues with the rock ledge along the southern climb. Thus, long-wheelbase vehicles will require additional clearance over stock or rocker protection.
Be cautious during wet weather as the trail can become very slick, and traction will be difficult.
