Ranked guide
Best Routes in South Dakota — Ranked
The best routes in South Dakota, ranked mechanically: researched content first, then data completeness. 8 listed, 8 researched.
| # | Name | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badlands Loop Road | Wall | Researched |
| 2 | Custer State Park Wildlife Loop | Custer | Researched |
| 3 | Iron Mountain Road | Custer | Researched |
| 4 | Needles Highway | Custer | Researched |
| 5 | Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway | Custer | Researched |
| 6 | Rochford Road | Rochford | Researched |
| 7 | Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway | Spearfish | Researched |
| 8 | Vanocker Canyon Road | Sturgis | Researched |
Quick answers
How many routes does South Dakota have?
The Biker Atlas lists 8 routes in South Dakota as of September 2026.
How is this list of South Dakota routes ranked?
This ranking is mechanical, not editorial: listings with independently researched content rank first, then listings with the most complete data on record (website, phone, address, description), then alphabetical order. No listing can pay for a higher position. The order updates as research coverage grows.
How many routes in South Dakota have researched content?
8 of the 8 routes listed in South Dakota have independently researched content.
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