{"id":3189,"date":"2024-03-02T14:49:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T14:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=3189"},"modified":"2025-02-08T10:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T17:13:48","slug":"jasper-drive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=3189","title":{"rendered":"JASPER DRIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>*DO NOT USE THESE MAPS AS YOUR \u201cOFFICIAL\u201d TRAVEL MAP use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/maps\/1231411?\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AVENZA MAP<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*with off-road tires<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f2e7437092c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f2e7437092c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3190\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-1024x731.png 1024w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-300x214.png 300w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-768x548.png 768w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE.png 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f2e743711b7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f2e743711b7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"362\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-2-1024x362.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3191\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-2-1024x362.png 1024w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-2-300x106.png 300w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-2-768x271.png 768w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JASPER-DRIVE-2.png 1138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great set of trail-like Forest Service roads that takes you into the heart of the 2000 Jasper fire area. Here you will see more of the Black Hills than anywhere else, because the old trees are gone and small seedling now take there place. The rock outcroppings and valley areas are more visible here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also see a very diverse set of trails that take you through draws, and then up on the ridge line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the area of the Jasper ride are the Agate Beds and the Jasper Cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A water features in the area, and they are few, is Blacktail Spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An old buildings in this area is the Jasper Cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Places to Visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com\/teepee-canyon-agate-beds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=2642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEEPEE CANYON AGATE BEDS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=2642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/T-P-Canyon-1024x756.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3566\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/T-P-Canyon-1024x756.png 1024w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/T-P-Canyon-300x221.png 300w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/T-P-Canyon-768x567.png 768w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/T-P-Canyon-1536x1134.png 1536w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/T-P-Canyon.png 1612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com\/blacktail-spring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=2449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BLACKTAIL SPRING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com\/jasper-cave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JASPER CAVE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jasper-Cave-1-988x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-271\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jasper-Cave-1-988x1024.png 988w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jasper-Cave-1-289x300.png 289w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Jasper-Cave-1-768x796.png 768w, 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src=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COMANCHE-PARK-NATIONAL-FOREST-CAMPGROUND-1024x727.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COMANCHE-PARK-NATIONAL-FOREST-CAMPGROUND-1024x727.png 1024w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COMANCHE-PARK-NATIONAL-FOREST-CAMPGROUND-300x213.png 300w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COMANCHE-PARK-NATIONAL-FOREST-CAMPGROUND-768x545.png 768w, http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COMANCHE-PARK-NATIONAL-FOREST-CAMPGROUND.png 1116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PARKING:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decimal Degrees:<\/strong>&nbsp;43.7281,-103.8604<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trailhead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=3246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DITCH CREEK TRAILHEAD<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com\/ditch-creek-trailhead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connecting Drives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=3181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ELK MOUNTAIN DRIVE<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com\/elk-mountain-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=3081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FOUR CORNERS DRIVE<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroaddestinations.com\/four-corners-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blackhillsbackroad.com\/?page_id=3193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JEWEL DRIVE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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