Seasonal closures now in effect

Seasonal gates and recreation sites that are not open through the winter on the Black Hills National For-est are closed as of Mon., Dec. 16.

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 Dec. 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 system ne...