Saab Stampede

 We are looking at providing a rally for the Saab Stampede. Rally would start/end at Saab Heritage Museum.  I think the date is last weekend in June.

Possibly start in Deadwood and just be the same event as the Saab day of the Black Hills Adventure rally.

More to come!

Destination Saab

 We are going to end one of the days at the Saab Heritage Museum in Sturgis SD. While touring the museum we will have a reception with beverages and apps.  No details on this yet. so stay tuned.

Photos!

 I am looking at event photo posting and sharing. The way this works is I create an event (Blacks Hills) and you can take and post photos to share with the group. It's web based so no app required. QR code allows access.

I think the software allows messaging between people which could be helpful in allowing people to meetup somewhere.

Tunnels & Pigtails

Description of the rally focused on Custer State Park.

Keystone

Mount Rushmore

Tunnels

Spires

Wildlife loop

Pigtails

Hill City

Mystic

Finish

Black Hills Adventure Rally General Instructions

General Instructions

Welcome to the Black Hills Adventure Rally, three days of rallying around Deadwood, SD, the Black Hills and Wyoming.

These General Instructions are a work in progress.

Headquarters

Comfort Inn and Suites. All arrangements have been made for you, just ask for your room.

Fees

You will need to purchase a Custer State Park entrance fee. They are $25 and can be purchased online.

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/

Saab Museum

We have purchased the museum fee for you.

Schedule

Event Room

The headquarters has a large event room that we have reserved for the entire stay. All official postings and sign-in will occur in this room.

We will also offer training in this room at posted times.

Other

We encourage people to gather here. It is close to the bar. We will provide cards and Mile Borne for fun.

Rules

2027 SCCA Road Rally Regulations abridged edition. Available via Amazon or download pdf from SCCA.

Sanctioned as a Regional Tour rally.

Following the course

The roadbook will provide detailed instructions in the form of Tulips, distance and time. Where is does not follow the principal road.

Classes/Awards

Overall best results regardless of class

Experienced/Expert

Vacation

The winner in each classification will be determined by combining finish positions on each event.

Official Time

GPS. When setting this be sure to go outside as buildings often block GPS.

Controls

Types

TC

Regularity

Passage

Stage Starting

Stages start at the top of the minute. You out time is determined roughly 0.1 mile after the start point. 

Roadbook

Both paper and digital (RBK) versions are provided. Samples to be provided.

Timing & Scoring

We will use the MiRally timing and scoring system. This is provided by the two transponders we give you. No further knowledge is needed other than don't turn them off.

Crono

Crono sign-in is your drivers name@bh.rally.

Safety Briefing

It is possible that road conditions could cause a safety issue. Solutions range from just take a TA to rerouting the course. We could also just inform you that speeds will be reduced by a certain amount until further notice. We will provide a course status at the start of each day.

Deadwood, SD

 Deadwood

https://www.deadwood.com/

Dining

https://www.deadwood.com/eat-drink/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24212741882&gbraid=0AAAAApSbi6tnq1zuvgtIIJOTRlucoBugJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwgJHXBhBGEiwAHohJqwxBkKCfDWBBsK8v-9FUZulHY8B7Imx21CrmQiOGDPUgCsNhTA7FCRoCK_sQAvD_BwE

Using Rabbit Rally on Black Hill Adventure Rally

 Overview

We will be providing a rally app that provides a digital roadbook on your device. Your device needs built in or external GPS to provide a full rally computer. Training will be available in the Event room.

Each day you will get a new RBK file to load with that days course. To load the file open rabbit, go to roadbook view and select the days file. Or just click on the downloaded rbk file and it will ask to one it in Rabbit.

Important Topics

Setup

Calibration

Time setting

Starting a stage

On Time

Rabbit Button

TAs

Links/Transits

Practice Rally

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YNygFcNyEGJuJP4MA

Documentation

https://docs.rabbitrally.com/doku.php?id=en:rabbit-rally-2-0-competidores:index

RBK Files (Roadbook view)

Black Hills Adventure, Devils Tower

 Outline of the Devils Tower day on the Black Hills Adventure Rally.

This is the start of recording the course layout process. All of the roads for the Wyoming leg were driven on the recycle and now it's time to organize them in the funnest way.

Forest roads are all unpaved. The Rodas we have selected are all been tested with a MINI for suitability.

We are purposely trying to schedule this day so you can see wildlife (mountain goats) in Spearfish canyon.

Maitland road to Spearfish - Calibration

Higgens Stage

Beulah to  Huett - forest roads through Bear Lodge Mountains. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Lodge_Mountains

Lunch at Country Club - Talked to people at club. Needs more investigation but they can handle his. Gorgeous place.

Devils Tower - We don't go in park, just near entrance.

Warren Peak - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Peak_(Wyoming)

Sundance break

Mosque Rd then Grand Canyon Rd to Ranch A

Ranch A https://rancha.com/

Spearfish Canyon - Mountain goats?

Lewies - Classic burgers 

Deadwood

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Discovering the Bear Lodge Mountains: Wyoming’s Hidden High-Country Gem

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Wyoming lies a scenic, often overlooked mountain range that holds deep cultural significance and stunning natural beauty. The Bear Lodge Mountains (known in Lakota as Mato Tipila, meaning Bear Lodge) serve as a quieter, breathtaking northwestern extension of the famous Black Hills.

Whether you are looking for your next hiking destination, a scenic road trip route, or a deep dive into unique geological history, this pocket of Wyoming has something incredible to offer. Here is everything you need to know about this remarkable landscape.

The Geography: Where the High Plains Meet the Peaks
Situated entirely within Crook County, Wyoming, the Bear Lodge Mountains are managed as a distinct district of the Black Hills National Forest. The range is bounded to the north by the sweeping bends of the Belle Fourche River, with the charming town of Sundance, Wyoming, sitting just to the south.

Unlike the jagged, dramatic peaks of the Rockies further west, the Bear Lodge terrain is a beautiful mix of rolling hills, rich bottomlands, pine-covered ridges, and striking, isolated rock buttes.

Key Geographical Highlights

• Highest Peak: Warren Peak (Bear Lodge Mountain) stands as the highest point in the range, reaching an elevation of 6,640 feet (2,024 meters). At the summit, you will find the historic Warren Peak Lookout Tower, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding tri-state area.
• Easy Access: Wyoming Highway 24, also known as the Bear Lodge Highway, cuts right through the heart of the range, making it highly accessible for travelers and road-trippers.

Landmarks and Sacred Geology
The Bear Lodge Mountains were formed millions of years ago by tectonic forces and igneous intrusions—pockets of molten rock that pushed upward but cooled beneath the surface, later exposed by erosion. This unique geology created some of the most recognizable landmarks in Western lore.

• Devils Tower National Monument: Located on the western edge of the range, this jaw-dropping laccolith was established as America’s very first National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906.
• Sacred Peaks: Long before modern mapmakers arrived, Indigenous Plains tribes—including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho—held these mountains in deep reverence. Landmarks like Sundance Mountain and Inyan Kara Mountain remain deeply sacred sites for ceremony, prayer, and historical heritage.
• Hidden Wealth: Beyond its beauty, the southern dome of the range is geologically famous for hosting some of the largest rare-earth element and thorium deposits in North America.

Recreation: A Playground for All Seasons
Because it sees fewer crowds than the core areas of the Black Hills, the Bear Lodge District is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape.

• Hiking and Mountain Biking: An extensive network of multi-use trails winds through the ponderosa pines, offering route options for casual walkers and rugged backcountry hikers alike.
• Winter Sports: When the snow falls, the mountains transform into a premier destination for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
• Wildlife Viewing: The diverse habitat supports thriving populations of white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, wild turkeys, and a variety of birds of prey.

Planning Your Visit
If you are traveling along Interstate 90 through Wyoming, the Bear Lodge Mountains make the perfect detour. Start your journey in Sundance to pick up maps and local advice, then head north on Highway 24 to immerse yourself in a landscape rich with history, geology, and quiet mountain magic.

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