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:
“Rain falls for centuries
Soaking the loose rocks in space
Sweet rain, the fire’s out
The black snag glistens in the rain
& the last wisp of smoke floats up”
—Gary Snyder (b. 1930)
“By night and by day I shall seek your truth,
O Lord, light my path, show the way.
What is beyond the hills that I climb,
Lord, clear the mist away.”
—Faye T. Bresler (b. 1959)
“The real reason I run is to bring honor to Jesus.”
—Charity Fillmore (b. 1982)