Overall Route Rating
speedo-meter speedo-arrow
speedo-meter-grey
4.43 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.43
7 Reviews

Vanocker Canyon Road

Motorcycle Route Author

profile Image
By thunderstroker111 (18 McR Points) on Jun 09, 2020

Rider Reviews

See All Rider Reviews
No Image Found
reddogg051
85 McR Points
July 15, 2020
best road in S.Dakota. this is by far my favorite…
Read More
Thumbsup
ThomSS
3743 McR Points
July 13, 2021
The only time we had rain on our trip was each…
Read More
Thumbsup

Written Directions

Sturgis SD, From the I90 exit by Arby's and the Ford Dealership travel south on Junction Ave. That will turn into Vanocker Canyon Road and you can travel along that to a T that either goes right on Nemo Road to HWY 385 or take a left and travel along Canyon Road to Rapid City.

Scenery

I ride this road more for the twists and turns and up and down. There are still some decent views along the way but the road is an unbelievable ride on a Motorcycle and that's why I've contributed it!

Drive Enjoyment

This road will leave you smiling. I've been on it several times with the bike and every time it gets better. The pavement is very good condition and the corners are tight. Everything a guy can ask for on a bike

Tourism Opportunities

You will have to gas up in sturgis and wont see anything until you finish this road. The Wonderland Cave is on this road if you want to stop in there.
 

Add Photo/Video
Share Your Comments ( 7 )
  Earn McR Points
Write a review
No Image Found
reddogg051
July 15, 2020
85 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
best road in S.Dakota. this is by far my favorite road in the hills, ranks right next to tail of the dragon and all the other great roads
Was this road review helpful?
Thumbsup
1 riders found this road review useful
ThomSS
July 13, 2021
3743 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Slingshot
The only time we had rain on our trip was each time we tried to ride Vanocker Canyon, we did get from Sturgis to Nemo once on dry road, it was a fun ride! Nemo Rd is a little rough in spots and they have some construction going on where its down to one lane with a traffic light in a couple spots, not a big deal. Nice ride, enjoyed it.
Was this road review helpful?
Thumbsup
0 riders found this road review useful
No Image Found
Jagdad
August 9, 2021
93 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Adventure Touring
This ride is actually two roads, Nemo and Vanocker Canyon. Nemo is a classic ride through the Black Hills of rolling hills and curvy roads. Nothing to challenging but just a great relaxing drive. Vanocker Canyon on the other hand has dramatic vistas and long sweeping curves. As you approach Sturgis, get ready for the very twistee and challenging descent
Was this road review helpful?
Thumbsup
0 riders found this road review useful