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      This region has the largest concentration and the greatest diversity of trails in the Rapid City Area. This region is home to the infamous "Bone Collector Trail". Many of these trails are inter-connected by riding Forest Service Road.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: The Rim
      Land Status: National Forest
      Land Manager: USFS
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      This region has four major access points.
      1. BHNF-Shanks Quarry Trail Head which is located on the north side of HWY 44 roughly five miles west of Rapid City.
      2. BHNF-Schroeder Road Trail Head located on Schroeder Rd. three miles west of Rapid City on the south side of Nemo Rd.
      3. Log Porch Rd./FS-173 is located roughly seven miles west of Rapid City on the north side of HWY 44. There is a parking spot on the east side of the road at the start of "Bone Up". This unofficial trail head is a short distance past the seasonal closure gate and the last cabins roughly 3/4 of a mile from HWY 44.
      4. Norris Peak Rd. is located on the north side of HWY 44 between the church and Fire Dept. in Johnson Siding. This unofficial trail head is located on the east side of the road roughly 1/4 mile from Johnson Siding just a short distance past the Norris Peak Lodge at the start to "The Grave Digger".
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      Region Details
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      • 9
      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 18, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      40
      Trails Mountain Bike
      42
      Trails E-Bike
      16
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      66 miles
      Total Descent
      10,068 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,336 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,449 ft
      Reports
      81
      Photos
      59
      Ridden Counter
      3,159

      Photos of Shanks Trail System Mountain Bike

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      Jul 22, 2023 @ 2:47pm
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      Jul 22, 2023
      76 |
      Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:33pm
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      84 |
      Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:33pm
      Jul 3, 2023
      132 |
      Nov 8, 2021 @ 8:49am
      Nov 8, 2021
      110 |
      Nov 8, 2021 @ 8:49am
      Nov 8, 2021
      117 |
      Nov 8, 2021 @ 8:48am
      Nov 8, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      The Rim Trail
      Oct 3, 2024 @ 7:14am
      Oct 3, 2024
      VariableThis trail is ripped up and not fun at all.sdmtngoat
      Finding Nemo
      Aug 25, 2024 @ 8:16am
      Aug 25, 2024
      DryCaptAhab
      Loamy Loop
      Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:32am
      Jun 24, 2024
      DryATV/ORV/OHV Difficult ride for MTB, deep ruts from...Diskless
      Bone Collector
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 2:52pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      Snow Covered Light snow. Makes it interesting.CABrick
      Howling Beagle Upper
      Jul 24, 2023 @ 4:29am
      Jul 24, 2023
      IdealSmall tree down across trail, can...CABrick
      Howling Beagle Lower
      Jul 24, 2023 @ 4:26am
      Jul 24, 2023
      DryCABrick
      Turkey Feather
      Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:35pm
      Jul 3, 2023
      DryGreat views! Don’t recommend it when...CABrick
      Trails 40 & 89 - Deer Creek TH Access
      Oct 10, 2022 @ 8:57am
      Oct 10, 2022
      Idealwyo83
      South of Heaven
      Jul 31, 2022 @ 2:02pm
      Jul 31, 2022
      DrySuper fun trail. Not nearly as difficult...alexheeps
      Bone Up
      Jan 8, 2022 @ 12:59pm
      Jan 8, 2022
      Snow PackedJonathanV

      Activity Feed

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      KeithZnpX0rwishlistregionactivity #66828323
      Feb 26, 2025 @ 9:30am
      Feb 26, 2025
      dcjeep08wishlisttrailactivity #64453956
      Jan 11, 2025 @ 6:54pm
      Jan 11, 2025
      Jimnieceriddentrailactivity #62970832
      Dec 10, 2024 @ 7:12pm
      Dec 10, 2024
      ddeverson61riddentrailactivity #61792577
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 2:39pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      excelsior3wishlisttrailactivity #61479866
      Nov 8, 2024 @ 1:02pm
      Nov 8, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      aitchbtrailStumpy'sAmazing singletrack! I rode up to the Private...
      Sep 17, 2024 @ 2:10pm
      Sep 17, 2024
      aitchbtrailFinding NemoAmazing singletrack! I rode up to the Private...
      Sep 17, 2024 @ 2:10pm
      Sep 17, 2024
      3DHobdtrailHowling Beagle UpperHowling beagle is a cool name but imma...
      Jul 8, 2024 @ 3:17am
      Jul 8, 2024
      lancewrighttrailSouth of HeavenThis was a very fun trail that isn’t a do or...
      Jun 17, 2024 @ 7:08pm
      Jun 17, 2024
      tkjacobs21trailFinding NemoThis trail has been updated with a new route...
      May 30, 2024 @ 8:41am
      May 30, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Buzzards Roost 4 8 5 25.4 km
      Victoria Lake 2 6 78.4 km
      Raider Park Trails9.8 km
      Storm Mountain Trails 1 12 7 110.3 km
      Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park 3 28 12 511.8 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4066 miles10,069 ft28 miles1,335 ft
      #4,695#2,140478711,850
      E-Bike1623 miles3,586 ft10 miles833 ft
      #1,949#51845182
      Hike4266 miles10,069 ft28 miles1,335 ft
      #3,840#1,96312871233
      Trail Running4266 miles10,069 ft28 miles1,335 ft
      #3,855#1,96687189
      Dirtbike/Moto56 miles768 ft2 miles696 ft
      #54#3694
      ATV/ORV/OHV22 miles440 ft1 mile312 ft
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