Open 7 Days a Week 7-6 PST 1.800.596.2953

Select your ideal departure date (or a range of dates) for a list of available trips.

"*" indicates required fields

$1,449

Per Person

SOUTH DAKOTA | Mountain Bike Tour

BLACK HILLS SOUTH DAKOTA

The Centennial Trail

Mountain Biking

Private Tours and Custom ToursSolos, Couples & Friends
Departure: Rapid City, SD
Tour Offered: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Departs On: Monday

Duration: 5 Days
Lodging: First-Class Camping
Fitness Level: 4-5
Technical Level: 4-5
Elevation Range: 3,000 - 6,000 ft.

Detailed Itinerary Book Now

Overview

This trail is way too spectacular to have flown under the radar for so long. Organized in the late ‘80s to commemorate South Dakota’s 100 years of Statehood, the Centennial Trail has come to encapsulate what the Black Hills region offers to the outdoor adventuring world.

You will get to experience the geography, biodiversity, and history of South Dakota, all in one trail. This terrain features peaceful ponderosa-pine forests, wide open grasslands, and is riddled with refreshing freshwater refuges.

The grading might not seem impressive at first. But over the course of the tour, you’ll have gained nearly 5,600 feet of elevation for a panoramic view of scenic South Dakota. There will be speckled shade throughout, but never a “green tunnel moment”.

Highlights include the majestic Mount Rushmore for some healthy gawking, lakes and reservoirs for a relaxing dip, and the mountain bike mecca of Sturgis for a rollercoaster adventure. As mentioned before, the Centennial Trail is still a bit of a hidden gem. So while you might see plenty of burly wild buffalo, you probably won’t see too many humans during your trip. The lack of people is certainly a plus when considering the wide variety of wildlife inhabiting the area. With this kind of peacefulness, you might be privileged to see bald and golden eagles in the air above the trees; or you might spy some of the impressive mammals of the region such as elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and of course, plenty of cattle.

The Centennial Trail is a collaborative effort, and we are grateful to The Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks for developing this Trail for us all to enjoy.

Detailed Itinerary Book Now

Activities

This Trip is Rated Fitness Levels 4-5 and Technical Levels 4-5

While every Escape Adventure trip is designed to appeal to active adventure seekers, and in many cases, particular skill levels, there is always a different idea of what that exactly means. That is why we have designed the chart below to help make sure you join the proper tour. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companions’ may differ as well. We present a range of mileage options on each tour as well as provide support vehicles as much as possible. That way you can take a break and do as little or as much as you would like each day.

Daily Activities
Day	Activity	Easy		Moderate		Seasoned
Day	Activity	Miles	Feet Gain	Miles	Feet Gain	Miles	Feet Gain
Day 1	Mountain Biking					Seasoned: 11 Miles	2200 Ft. Gain
Day 2	Mountain Biking					Seasoned: 16 Miles	2050 Ft. Gain
Day 3	Mountain Biking					Seasoned: 17 Miles	2700 Ft. Gain
Day 4	Mountain Biking					Seasoned: 21 Miles	3145 Ft. Gain
Day 5	Mountain Biking					Seasoned: 12 Miles	2100 Ft. Gain

Find out more about Choosing a Tour.

Detailed Itinerary

Weather

Weather predictions in this area are often unreliable due to the elevation, so it is best to be prepared for cold nights and inclement weather. Please use the following locations when checking the weather online: Rapid City, SD

Rapid City historical weather

Detailed Itinerary Book Now

All-Inclusive Prices

All internal land expenses and services are covered in the cost of your tour. This means from the time we pick you up at our meeting point, until we drop you back off to head home, all transportation, food preparation, meals (except where noted on itineraries), snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, group supplies and community gear (portable chairs, large awnings, coolers, utensils, etc.) are included. Backcountry permits, licenses, park fees, reservations, and accommodations (lodging) are also included, along with at least two professionally trained trip leaders, a mobile first aid and mechanic station, spare bikes, and a support vehicle(s). Trip price does not include airfare, lodging prior to trip start or bicycle rental and/or camping gear (if on a camping tour) unless otherwise noted on itinerary or website.

Renting Bicycles

Not only do we run an international bike tour business, but we also own and operate two premiere bicycle stores – www.LasVegasCyclery.com and www.MoabCyclery.com. We have learned over the years that every cyclist is different and prefers different types of bikes for different types of terrain. That is why we offer the best bicycles for rent in the business. If for some reason you are not happy with the quality of your rental, we will refund the cost of your entire bike rental. If you are bringing your bike with you, check with your airline’s baggage policy in advance and be sure to pack your bike accordingly. If you are shipping your bike to your destination, confirm the address with our office and allow enough time for your bike to arrive. We’re happy to help you ship your bike. Whatever you need to get the most out of your tour, we are here to make it happen.

Renting Camping Gear

We rent high-quality camping gear for all of our camping tours. These include a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp. Your Trip Leaders will always help to ensure your equipment is set up properly each night.

Camp Gear Kit Rental: $100.00

Free With Every Tour

Escape Adventures Mountain Bike Jersey 2024

When you join an Escape Adventures tour in 2024, you will receive a FREE custom sublimated Limited Edition Jersey!

Detailed Itinerary Book Now

Mountain Bike Rentals

Make your trip as comfortable as possible on the body, as simple as possible for traveling, and hassle free on tour. By choosing to rent a bike from us, we will fit you with the newest, highest quality gear in the industry. Escape Adventures provides only high-end bicycles from Santa Cruz and Specialized. We replace our rental fleet each season to ensure all our rentals meet our high standards. All of our mountain bikes are equipped with full suspension frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride. For those who are touring with a companion who may not be as fit or need a little help up the hills, we now have electric mountain bikes (electric pedal assist) available on select tours. Looking to upgrade? We have carbon mountain bike rentals available as well – call our office for details.
For multi-sport tours, daily bike rental fees are charged on mountain biking days only.

Specialized Full Suspension Mountain Bike ($70/day)

This new Specialized Full Suspension bike is the best bang for your buck! This bike features 140 mm of front and rear travel, which is plenty of cushion to soak up any bump in the trail. Visit the Specialized site for more information. Individual components on rental bikes may vary slightly. Call for more information.

Detailed Itinerary

Why travel with Escape Adventures?

Our Commitment to You

For over 25 years, the hallmark of an Escape Adventures tour is personalized, hands-on service. Before, during, and after each trip. We are a company of honesty and integrity and we stand behind our product 100%. From the moment you learn of our trips, to the time you return home and start planning your next trip, we are here to bring you the best possible experience. From our Guaranteed Trip Departure Confirmation Policy, making sure your trip is never cancelled*, to our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, backing the unrivaled consistent quality of all our tours, our commitment to you is never compromised.
* Scheduled Domestic trips only.

Our Commitment to the Environment

Our environmental commitment is second to none. It is our way of doing business, our way of being. We run our tours the same way we run our company, with an eye on the triple bottom line: People, Profit & Planet. At Escape Adventures, we elected to pursue a more comprehensive approach to actually reduce our carbon footprint, rather than just offset it. We overhauled our entire operation — from our vehicles, to our buildings, to our procedures — to become an outdoor industry leader in the charge to help our people and our planet.

Exceptional Service and Exceptional Guides

Leading tours naturally followed from our passion of exploring our favorite places with our friends. Our support staff includes our reservation team who is there to answer your questions about the tours, our service team who prepares your bike and gear for the tour, and our guide team – the ones who take you into the great outdoors. The highest level of responsibility, good nature, integrity, and dedication are standard traits of all those who work at Escape Adventures. We our proud of it and we think you should know it.

The Best Support Vehicles

Having custom-made vehicles allows us to take you to places few other outfitters can, or will go. Every Escape Adventures tour is accompanied by at least one support vehicle, trailer, and in some cases a second and third transfer van. After purchase, we custom engineer our trucks, vans, and trailers by our on-staff mechanic to meet the unique needs of different tours. For example, certain trucks are specifically designed for The White Rim and The Maze, while others are designed for The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Each of our guides is required to be trained in safe vehicle operation, 4X4 driving, and basic maintenance. Our experienced guides make it look easy, transporting you and up to 12 guests, along with their bikes, fresh food, camping gear and plenty of drinking water to a remote location.

The Best Bicycles and Gear

Make your trip as comfortable as possible on the body, as simple as possible for traveling, and hassle-free on tour. By choosing to rent a bike from us, we will fit you with the newest, highest quality gear in the industry. Escape Adventures provides only high-end bicycles from Santa Cruz and Specialized. We replace our rental fleet each season to ensure all our rentals meet our standards. All of our mountain bikes are equipped with full suspension frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride. For those who are touring with a companion who may not be as fit or need a little help up the hills, we now have eMountainbikes (electric pedal assist) available on select tours.

The Best Food

Our food isn’t just good, it’s good for you.

Food is a big part of the Escape Adventures experience. Our guides prepare all of your meals on our camping trips. Expect three delicious meals a day consisting entirely of freshly prepared foods. These include fresh organic fruits and vegetables as well as meats. We also have energy snacks aboard our support vehicles. Don’t be surprised if your guides purchase fresh fruits and healthy snacks throughout the day while you are out riding. They may just show up on the trail with a local treat! Many of our guests are vegans or vegetarians, whom we are more than happy to accommodate. If you have special diet requirements or limitations, just let us know when you sign-up and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Detailed Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary Book Now

$1,449

Per Person

BLACK HILLS SOUTH DAKOTA

First-Class Camping: $1,449

View Scheduled Dates Book Now

Escape Adventures

5.0 Stars - 673 Reviews

Share this tour

Tour Photos

Mountain Bike Tour of the Centennial Trail, South Dakota

Give Us a Call!

1.800.596.2953
info@escapeadventures.com

10575 Discovery Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89135

Similar Tours

UTAH | Multi-Sport Mountain Bike Tour

BRYCE & ZION MULTI-SPORT

Departure: St. George, UT

Accommodations: First-Class Camping or Casual Inns and Cabins

Bike, Hike, & Climb

IDAHO | Multi-Sport Mountain Bike Tour

IDAHO HOT SPRINGS MULTI-SPORT

Departure: Boise, ID

Accommodations: First-Class Camping

Raft, Hike, & Bike

GRAND TETONS & YELLOWSTONE MULTI-SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKE

WYOMING | Multi-Sport Mountain Bike Tour

GRAND TETONS & YELLOWSTONE MULTI-SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKE

Departure: Jackson, WY

Accommodations: First-Class Camping or Casual & Luxury Inns & Restaurants

Family Getaways Available

A Word From Our Founders

Since 1992, we at Escape Adventures have been blessed to shape and lead adventure travel vacations through some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in the world. Each successive season, our passion for adventure grows through memorable moments with our guests. Fresh air, faith, fitness and friends are the building blocks for our ventures, the treasured experiences that keep us moving forward. For those of you who have trekked and traveled with us over the past quarter century, Heather and I express our sincerest gratitude. The memories are priceless.

For those who have yet to tour with us, we appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our family-run company and guiding principles of sustainability and adventure. Our portfolio specializes in Western North America and is rapidly growing internationally. Building on over 100 destinations, we cater to the full spectrum of active traveler, respective to fitness level and activity type. From road cyclist to mountain biker to electric biker, hiker, and multi-sport enthusiast, and from first-timer to friends and family groups of all ability levels, on behalf of our Escape Adventures family, we look forward to many new and exciting adventures with you.

With much gratitude, and happy trails,

Jared and Heather Fisher

Founders and Owner-Operators
Escape Adventures
Quick Links

BLACK HILLS SOUTH DAKOTA

Give Us a Call!

BLACK HILLS SOUTH DAKOTA

The Centennial Trail

Overview

Activities

Daily Activities

Weather

All-Inclusive Prices

Renting Bicycles

Renting Camping Gear

Free With Every Tour

Mountain Bike Rentals

Specialized Full Suspension Mountain Bike ($70/day)

Why travel with Escape Adventures?

Our Commitment to You

Our Commitment to the Environment

Exceptional Service and Exceptional Guides

The Best Support Vehicles

The Best Bicycles and Gear

The Best Food

Scheduled Departure Dates

May 2024

June 2024

July 2024

August 2024

September 2024

October 2024

Private & Custom Tours

Rates on Private and Custom Departures:

BLACK HILLS SOUTH DAKOTA

Tour Photos

Give Us a Call!

Similar Tours

BRYCE & ZION MULTI-SPORT

IDAHO HOT SPRINGS MULTI-SPORT

GRAND TETONS & YELLOWSTONE MULTI-SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKE

A Word From Our Founders

Quick Links

Share