Seasonal closures now in effect

Seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National Forest were closed on Friday, December 15.

Gates are closed to provide seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect natural resources and provide for public safety as some roads are converted to snowmobile trails.

Seasonally closed roads and trails are identified on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

Snowmobile trails are open from December 15 to March 31 annually. Wheeled vehicles are not allowed on the snowmobile trails during that time except for one small segment of the snowmobile trail sys...