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Black Hills Backroads Adventure

Take the Roads Less Travelled Through the Black Hills of South Dakota

Tour Capacity

1-4

Duration

7-8 Hours

Distance

110 Miles

Black Hills Backroads Tour Details

Key Highlights
  • Iron Mountain Road
  • Custer State Park & The Wildlife Loop Road
  • Coolidge Lookout Tower
  • Fully Customizable
  • Leisurely Pace, No Rushing
  • Expert Guide of the Black Hills
  • Picnic Lunch/Water/Snacks
  • Pick up & Drop off at your accommodations
  • Photos Taken By The Guide
  • Private Tour Exclusive to Your Group
  • All Admissions and Entry Fees​
  • Restrooms are available through this tour.
  • This tour is best suited for guests who are comfortable with moderate walking and standing. It may not be ideal for those with limited mobility.
  • Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended)
  • Refillable water bottle
  • A sense of adventure!
  • Important

Although last-minute reservations are welcome, our tours often sell out in advance. To secure your preferred date and avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend booking your Black Hills Backroads Adventure early.

Black Hills Backroads Adventure – Private Scenic Tour

Explore the unpaved beauty of the Black Hills on our Iconic Black Hills Backroads Private Tour, a custom experience off the beaten path. This exclusive tour follows dirt roads that wind through stunning canyons, wide-open meadows, and dense pine forests—places that most visitors never see.

Each day brings a different route. We follow the conditions, light, wildlife, and your interests to decide where to go. This isn’t a scripted tour. It’s an immersive journey on South Dakota’s Black Hills Backroads, designed for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers looking to connect with the land.

What to Expect

  • Dirt Road Adventures: We’ll travel through areas like Black Hills National Forest using well-maintained backroads.

  • Scenic Views: Expect expansive vistas, hidden overlooks, old homesteads, and dramatic ridgelines.

  • Wildlife Encounters: We frequently encounter deer, bison, elk, wild turkeys, and occasionally mountain goats or eagles.

  • Private Tour: Your group only. No strangers. Flexible pace.

  • Photography Included: We take photos throughout the tour and share them with you after.

black hills backroads adventure

Experience the Black Hills the way a local knows—off the main roads, deep into the heart of the forest, where the beauty is quiet, wild, and real. This is the side of the Black Hills that doesn’t show up in guidebooks. Let us take you there, sharing the places we love and the routes we return to again and again. The Black Hills Backroads Adventure will take you there. 

Reviews for My XO Adventures

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Brooke Ruffra

Our adventures to the Badlands with Dan were AMAZING!! Dan is a huge asset to the tour with his wealth of knowledge of the area and the history of the area. I would 10 out of 10 recommend this tour and the tour guides!! Scheduling was incredibly easy with Aimee!! This company and tour are top notch!!! Also Daniel and Aimee were FANTASTIC on our tour to Spearfish Canyon and Devils Tower. The immense knowledge of the area and history are outstanding! This adds so much to the experience of the trip. I would HANDS DOWN recommend any service/tour provided by My XO Adventures!! Compared to the other tours we had while in South Dakota My XO Adventures were far superior. Don’t waste your time with other tours. My XO Adventures is the best option. Thank you MyXO Adventures!!

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Michelle Davignon-DuMond

2 tours and 1 to go with XO Adventures. Both guides, Daniel and Kelli, have been absolutely fantastic! Highlighted the attractions for Black Hills and Devil’s Tower/Spearfish Canyon, but also tailored to meet additional requests. Highly recommended for your personal tours!

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Tracy Schupbach

Daniel picked us up at our place of stay and took us on a magical ride throughout the Black Hills and Badlands. Wonderful knowledge and history of the locations. I highly recommend the Badlands at the Golden hour. Aimee recommended that tour and WOW! Nothing I could write would do it justice. Daniel was the best. We came in the off season and it seemed we had the hills to ourselves. We saw so many things going the back roads with Daniel that we may never would have seen had we driven. The best tour we have ever taken.

Our Promise

We don’t just show you the sights—we connect you to the stories that make them unforgettable. With a focus on responsible tourism and respect for the land’s rich heritage, we ensure your journey is meaningful and memorable.

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