China Gulch Road

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4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Hill City, South Dakota (Pennington County)
Last Updated: 05/16/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

The beauty of the Black Hills National Forest is on display as you travel along China Gulch Road. The road begins in the China Gulch and ends as it proceeds through the more rugged and popular Nugget Gulch. This easy forested road displays an abundance of wildflowers and mature pine trees. Creek crossings are always a favorite feature for an off-pavement adventure and several can be found near the north end of this road.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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Trail Reviews

4.5/5 (6)
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Visited: 07/23/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Took wife 4 kids and father inlaw. Nice scenery. Some sharp rocks.
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Visited: 05/15/2023

The trail is open for the season!
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/25/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fairy easy trail. If you're in the area and in a high clearance vehicle the road is passable. It's a nice scenic bypass from Custer on the way to Sturgis
Trail Review: China Gulch Road - David Kimbell
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 12/15/2021

Its time for this trail's seasonal closure. Please look forward to this trail as part of your adventure in 2022.
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Visited: 10/03/2021

Loved taking the Subaru our today. Aspens were bright yellow and beautiful.
Trail Review: China Gulch Road - CJ
Trail Review: China Gulch Road - CJ
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