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      Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park (HLMP), a non-profit, privately operated park, is home to nearly 20 miles of world class biking, hiking and running recreational trails on 300 acres of impeccable Black Hills terrain near the heart of Rapid City’s historic downtown district. Funding for the development and operation of the park uses no tax dollars or public funds. Edna Marie “Eddie” Larsen, a lifelong Hermosa-area ranch owner and resident of Rapid City, who passed away in 2004, had the vision to memorialize her parents, Ed Larsen and Etta Hanson-Larsen, by establishing a trust to build a park in their honor. A small portion of this trail network is on City of Rapid City land and in the Chuck Lien Memorial Park.

      The trails in the Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park have offerings for mountain bikers, hikers and runners of all skill levels, from gently-graded, wide singletrack for beginners and families, to more technical-advanced, rock strewn terrain for more challenging adventures. With majestic views of Mt. Rushmore, Harney Peak, The Badlands and Bear Butte, the Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park has already garnered local and national media attention. HLMP has been featured in a number of stories in the media including South Dakota Magazine , Men’s Journal and Mountain Bike Magazine. The trails at Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park have been compared to some of the “best mountain bike meccas of the west.”
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: M-Hill
      Hansen Larson Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The south trailhead is shared with Rapid City's Founders Park at 1510 West Omaha. The north trailhead is located on Thrush Drive off of West Boulevard.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 30, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      48
      Trails Mountain Bike
      60
      Trails E-Bike
      60
      Trails Hike
      57
      Trails Trail Running
      57
      Total Distance
      27 miles
      Total Descent
      4,964 ft
      Total Vertical
      673 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,826 ft
      Reports
      681
      Photos
      83
      Ridden Counter
      13,878

      Photos of Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Thunderdog
      8 |
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 10:02am
      Sep 27, 2024
      trail: Thunderdog
      14 |
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 10:02am
      Sep 27, 2024
      5 |
      Sep 11, 2024 @ 8:10am
      Sep 11, 2024
      trail: Sunrise Loop
      8 |
      Aug 25, 2024 @ 11:13am
      Aug 25, 2024
      trail: Thunderdog
      24 |
      Jul 26, 2024 @ 11:27am
      Jul 26, 2024
      trail: M East
      10 |
      Jun 3, 2024 @ 5:39am
      Jun 3, 2024
      trail: Upper Rim
      33 |
      May 1, 2024 @ 1:25pm
      May 1, 2024
      trail: Far West
      33 |
      Apr 10, 2024 @ 1:44pm
      Apr 10, 2024

      Videos of Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park Mountain Bike

      crash
      143 | May 8, 2022
      Wyatts crash
      | Jan 13, 2021
      Wyatts crash
      | Jan 13, 2021
      Dirks Draw Upper & Lower - M Hill HLMP
      3:32 | 1484 | Jan 12, 2018 , Rapid City

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Wagoneer North
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Wagoneer
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Upper Wild Turkey
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Upper Rock Garden
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Upper Rim
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Upper Dirks Draw
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Tranquil
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Trail 2.1
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      1.1
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH
      Tower Rim
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:01am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the...ewalterman BHBH

      Activity Feed

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      ddeverson61riddentrailactivity #72197129
      May 22, 2025 @ 7:53pm
      21 hours
      JMdeAsiswishlistregionactivity #71961626
      May 18, 2025 @ 8:52pm
      May 18, 2025
      Kylem2ashpwishlistregionactivity #71561395
      May 13, 2025 @ 1:38am
      May 13, 2025
      CABrickvotetrailactivity #71305470 and 3 more
      May 9, 2025 @ 11:13am
      May 9, 2025
      CABrickvotetrailactivity #71243906 and 4 more
      May 8, 2025 @ 11:24am
      May 8, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      spokesmanmtbreportAccess RoadGreat place to ride!
      Apr 17, 2025 @ 12:20pm
      Apr 17, 2025
      IANPn14qMtrailDirk's DrawRocky and fun, can’t go wrong!
      Apr 8, 2025 @ 7:03pm
      Apr 8, 2025
      lu21BytrailDirk's DrawRidiculously rocky at points
      Oct 21, 2024 @ 2:43pm
      Oct 21, 2024
      GlingruentrailFar WestFun climb, but bomb it down. Don't forget to...
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 11:44pm
      Jul 16, 2023
      GlingruentrailNorth LoopRide it clockwise. The climb going...
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 11:35pm
      Jul 16, 2023

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      namedistance
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      Raider Park Trails2.1 km
      South Dakota School of Mines And Technology 72.6 km
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5827 miles4,964 ft13 miles673 ft
      #509#2718367712,595
      E-Bike6027 miles4,964 ft13 miles673 ft
      #204#79677352
      Hike5727 miles4,964 ft13 miles673 ft
      #347#2206811401
      Trail Running5727 miles4,964 ft13 miles673 ft
      #350#2196771,148
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