Description of the rally focused on Custer State Park.
Keystone
Mount Rushmore
Tunnels
Spires
Wildlife loop
Pigtails
Hill City
Mystic
Finish
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
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.
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.
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)
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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