The Black Hills Run is a route from Deadwood, South Dakota to Custer State Park, South Dakota, across the Black Hills, favored by motorcycle riders. It reached the height of its popularity between 1939 and 1941. The popularity of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in nearby Sturgis, South Dakota attracted additional attention to the route in recent years.
The Pine forested mountains of the Black Hills makes for a unique scenic motorcycle ride.
In the U.S.A. most motorcyclists know of the region and will experience the marvelous roads scenery at least once in their lifetime.
The Sturgis S.D. motorcycle rally attracts hordes of motorcycle enthusiasts to the Black Hills region. The roads can become extremely crowded with "bikers" during early August every year.
Famous quotes containing the words black, hills and/or run:
“Soon,
Light from a small intense lopsided moon
Shows them, black as their shadows, sleeping so.”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)
“All the hills and vales along
Earth is bursting into song,
And the singers are the chaps
Who are going to die perhaps.”
—Charles Hamilton Sorley (1895–1915)
“Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.”
—Konstantin Stanislavsky (1863–1938)