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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
      Caution as of Jan 6, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      50
      Trails Mountain Bike
      50
      Trails E-Bike
      50
      Trails Hike
      50
      Trails Trail Running
      50
      Total Distance
      27 miles
      Total Descent
      4,994 ft
      Total Vertical
      673 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,826 ft
      Reports
      354
      Photos
      69
      Ridden Counter
      9,819

      Photos of Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park Mountain Bike

      22 |
      Aug 31, 2022 @ 3:43pm
      Aug 31, 2022
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      Aug 31, 2022 @ 3:43pm
      Aug 31, 2022
      trail: Sunset North
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      Aug 31, 2022 @ 3:15pm
      Aug 31, 2022
      trail: Sunset North
      4 |
      Aug 31, 2022 @ 3:15pm
      Aug 31, 2022
      trail: Sunset South
      24 |
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 11:42am
      Aug 6, 2022
      trail: Sunset South
      18 |
      Aug 1, 2022 @ 8:49am
      Aug 1, 2022
      trail: Sunrise Loop
      23 |
      May 2, 2022 @ 12:13pm
      May 2, 2022
      43 |
      May 2, 2022 @ 11:53am
      May 2, 2022

      Videos of Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park Mountain Bike

      crash
      75 | May 8, 2022
      Wyatts crash
      | Jan 13, 2021
      Wyatts crash
      | Jan 13, 2021
      Dirks Draw Upper & Lower - M Hill HLMP
      3:32 | 1195 | Jan 12, 2018 , Rapid City

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Sun Climb
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 12:32pm
      Jan 10, 2023
      Freeze/thaw CycleThe top 1/3 is in fair-good shape, the...Staceydcox
      Sunset South
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 4:32am
      Jan 10, 2023
      VariableTrail is overall in decent shape. Shaded...Staceydcox
      Far West
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 4:32am
      Jan 10, 2023
      VariableTrail was too muddy to ride. Opted to get...Staceydcox
      Cliffs of Dover
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 4:32am
      Jan 10, 2023
      VariableTrail is overall in good shape. Some...Staceydcox
      T Trail
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 4:32am
      Jan 10, 2023
      WetTrail is wet or icy.Staceydcox
      North Horseshoe
      Jan 6, 2023 @ 1:14am
      Jan 6, 2023
      Snow Packedcackerman3
      Lower Wild Turkey
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 5:14pm
      Jan 5, 2023
      Snow Packedcackerman3
      Mid Wild Turkey
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 5:14pm
      Jan 5, 2023
      Snow Packedcackerman3
      Upper Wild Turkey
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 5:14pm
      Jan 5, 2023
      Snow Packedcackerman3
      Sunset North
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 5:14pm
      Jan 5, 2023
      Snow Packedcackerman3

      Activity Feed

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      user #2856458sub1moawishlisttrailFounders Valley
      Feb 17, 2023 @ 11:16am
      Feb 17, 2023
      user #1863917mexicanwaterdachshundwishlisttrailSun Climb
      Feb 6, 2023 @ 12:28pm
      Feb 6, 2023
      user #2860057StaceydcoxaddreportSun Climb and 4 more
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 6:33pm
      Jan 10, 2023
      user #1585536cackerman3addreportNorth Horseshoe and 8 more
      Jan 6, 2023 @ 12:08pm
      Jan 6, 2023
      user #2913995Tmanning688wishlistrouteDoug's Sick Rip Down M Hill
      Nov 5, 2022 @ 2:19pm
      Nov 5, 2022

      Recent Comments

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      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailNorth LoopOur favorite trails in this trail system are...
      Oct 7, 2022 @ 12:03pm
      Oct 7, 2022
      user #1191271andremaldertrailDark ForestSuper fun slabby granite trail. Really enjoyed...
      Sep 14, 2022 @ 10:02am
      Sep 14, 2022
      user #3010163dameuphofftrailFar EastNice xc trail flow in good condition. Fun...
      Aug 1, 2022 @ 8:48am
      Aug 1, 2022
      user #3010163dameuphofftrailThe RiverWide, maintained gravel trail adjacent to river.
      Aug 1, 2022 @ 8:45am
      Aug 1, 2022
      user #3010163dameuphofftrailLower Wild TurkeyWide gravely berms. Perfect for working on...
      Aug 1, 2022 @ 8:44am
      Aug 1, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike5027 miles4,993 ft13 miles673 ft
      #567#2976935016,789
      E-Bike5027 miles4,993 ft13 miles673 ft
      #178#61350146
      Hike5027 miles4,993 ft13 miles673 ft
      #384#2423541205
      Trail Running5027 miles4,993 ft13 miles673 ft
      #386#241350653
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