Pine Grove

Pine Grove (FS 718) can be found at the eastern edge of the central Black Hills near Rockerville, South Dakota. It is best accessed by taking Highway 16 to Neck Yoke Road and then turning onto Pine Grove Road. Pine Grove Forestry Road branches off Pine Grove Road, about a mile from Neck Yoke Road.

Pine Grove features a mix of rough dirt with loose and embedded rocks up to six inches in size. It is easily tackled by any vehicle with moderate ground clearance. Pine Grove will expose its visitors to alternating sections of forest and clearings, with numerous chances to see unique Black Hills granite formations. Midway through the trail, views of the surrounding mountains, including Black Elk Peak and the Needles, can be found.

Pine Grove features a moderately sized parking area near its eastern start and a small pullout toward its western end. The parking area would accommodate vehicle trailers for those who may wish to haul their vehicle in. It is also large enough for small campers and trailers. The pullout is large enough for two vehicles or one vehicle with a camper trailer.

Pine Grove's western end is not far from Foster Gulch, which provides access to the extreme rock crawling trails T-Back and Bikini.