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● Sturgis Ride Guide
Boulder Canyon to Deadwood
The short, sweeping US-14A run out of Sturgis straight into Deadwood's saloons and casinos. The classic after-dinner Rally ride.
Miles
14
Time
30 – 45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Starts at
Sturgis, SD
The Route
Sturgis, SD → Historic Main Street, Deadwood, SD
What to Expect
US-14A / Boulder Canyon Road drops you from Sturgis through a limestone canyon and into Historic Deadwood. Wide sweepers, low speeds, and a Main Street parking scramble at the end.
Ride Brief
Skill Level
Easy. Wide two-lane, gentle canyon sweepers — anyone comfortable on a highway can ride this.
Fuel
Fuel in Sturgis or Deadwood. Nothing in the canyon itself.
Food Along the Way
Deadwood has everything — Saloon No. 10, Jacobs Brewhouse, Bodega Bar, historic hotel dining rooms.
Best Time to Ride
Evening. Cool air off the canyon, casino lights, and Deadwood Main Street lit up.
Watch Out For
- !Deer on the shoulders after dusk
- !Casino-district traffic on Main Street
- !Occasional rock fall after storms