The Bandlands ride is one of the great little secret rides of the region. In the past, not many folks knew about the quick jaunt over to the Badlands National Park. the scenery is incredible to say the least! Moon-scapes that do feel "out of this world"... some of the coolest views can be seen if you have the chance to be there at sunrise or sunset.

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The Badlands are easy to get to from I-90 or from Highway 44 at Rapid City. Go South from the I-90 Wall exit and you'll see the road signs. Highway 44 goes from Rapid City (past the Air Port) and through the southern half of the Badlands Loop, turn onto Highway 240 to take the Northern half back to Highway 44 where you can make your ride back to Rapid city and Sturgis.