We had several fun
off-road rides in the jeep while in Spearfish, must were in the Black Hills
National Forest surrounding the towns of Deadwood and Lead. The US Forest
Service manages these areas and provides maps and guidance as to which trails
area open for specific vehicles. While open, these trails are not necessarily
maintained other than by local off-road clubs, and as such can be pretty rough
and overgrown. We are familiar with forest trails from Florida, but this area
provides steep hills and rocky terrain in addition to paint scratching foliage.
Barbara got a chance
to drive some of the trails and, as luck would have it, she was at the wheel as
we hit some of the most challenging terrain. She handled it very well, as those
who know her would expect.
On our
last ride we stopped at the remains of an old mining camp called Carbonate
Camp. This was an ill fated attempt at mining in this area and the only
remaining evidence of those who took the challenge so many years ago is an
overgrown cemetery with nameless markers.
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| Lunch break overlooking the town of Deadwood. |
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| Carbonate Camp Cemetery. |
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| Carbonate Camp Cemetery grave site. |
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| Carbonate Camp Cemetery. |
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| Trail ride lunch break with the O'Daniels. |
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| Happy Hour at each day's end, and planning the next day's adventure. |
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