Red Hill

Red Hill is a nearly 7-mile-long forest road starting off Galena Road about a mile west of Vanocker Canyon. Red Hill is open May 15 through December 15. Its northern border runs into a gated access to the Marcotte Game Production Area. The path does continue but turns into Red Cut Road, which may be closed during hunting season. When open, this route will continue into Sturgis. Do not bypass the gate if it is closed. Red Cut Road is not part of the Black Hills National Forest and is instead managed by the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks.

This road is primarily rough dirt, with a few minor rutted areas. Near the Game Production Area is a 15-20 degree rocky hill, which may require 4-High but is otherwise easy for 4x4s and SUVs. This area has distinctive red dirt, which is likely the namesake for the route and nearby peak.

Camping is mostly limited to a large clearing near the southern end, which would allow RV and trailer access, and another clearing about halfway down the track, which could be used by trucks and SUVs but would be difficult for larger vehicles to access due to the ruts in the road and steep entrance to the clearing. Campers should be aware that campfires are not allowed in the Black Hills National Forest.