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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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Sioux Falls trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks, views and meadows. Common trail features include bridges, skinnies and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Great Bear Recreation Park, Yankton Trail Park and Tuthill Park.
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- Mountain Bike
73 trails
- E-Bike
52 trails
- Gravel Bike
45 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
19 trails
- Hike
100 trails
- Trail Running
100 trails
- Snowshoe
26 trails
- Downhill Ski
15 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 9
- 33
- 22
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Jul 20, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 120
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 73
- Trails E-Bike
- 52
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 45
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 19
- Trails Hike
- 100
- Trails Trail Running
- 100
- Trails Snowshoe
- 26
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 15
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 11
- Total Distance
- 65 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,297 ft
- Total Vertical
- 250 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,515 ft
- Reports
- 125
- Photos
- 25
- Completed Counter
- 5,054
Sub Regions
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Dunham Park Singletrack
- 3
- 2
- 1
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Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
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Leaders Park
- 1
- 6
- 2
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Pasley Park Singletrack
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Sertoma Park
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Spencer Park Singletrack
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Tuthill Park
- 1
- 3
- 8
- 3
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Yankton Trail Park
- 8
- 5
- 1
Popular Sioux Falls Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 160 •
Scenic section of Sioux Falls bike path along the Big Sioux River from Western to Cliff Ave.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 17 ft • 157 •
Paved bike path from Cliff Ave to 26th St along the Big Sioux River.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 17 ft • 138 •
Scenic portion of the bike path from Rotary Park to Downtown Sioux Falls.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 6 ft • 136 •
Flat paved path running from 12th st to 41st st in Sioux Falls.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,909 ft • 10 ft • 134 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 19 ft • 133 •
Bike path from top of the climb to the other spillway.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 4,924 ft • 212 ft • 118 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
Sioux Falls Mountain Bike Routes
19 miles • 156 ft • 0 •
Main bike path around Sioux Falls, SD. 19.2 miles around plus extensions in a variety of directions.
• 16 miles • 2,064 ft • 25 •
• 2 miles • 206 ft • 4 •
• 7 miles • 734 ft • 16 •
• 12 miles • 841 ft • 23 •
• 11 miles • 698 ft • 8 •
Photos of Sioux Falls Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| TiagoWeyne | add | photo | activity #103776580 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 6:27am Sep 14, 2026 |
| revagraves | update | trail | activity #99774846 and 1 more | Jul 22, 2026 @ 2:16pm Jul 22, 2026 |
| woodtroll | add | report | activity #99720099 and 9 more | Jul 21, 2026 @ 7:07pm Jul 21, 2026 |
| revagraves | update | trail | activity #97624628 | Jun 23, 2026 @ 7:12am Jun 23, 2026 |
| Dlloud | vote | trail | activity #97136791 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:05pm Jun 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Intermediate / blue on a gravel bike but... | Aug 4, 2023 @ 10:19am Aug 4, 2023 | ||
| trail | This is a good type of trail for a gravel bike … | Aug 4, 2023 @ 10:17am Aug 4, 2023 | ||
| trail | Great work by FAST building out this single... | Aug 4, 2023 @ 6:33am Aug 4, 2023 | ||
| trail | Pretty sure the double black diamond “A... | Aug 4, 2023 @ 6:29am Aug 4, 2023 | ||
| trail | Visited my in-laws from CO and really enjoyed... | Aug 1, 2023 @ 7:58pm Aug 1, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge18 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge17 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 73 | 50 miles | 1,696 ft | 11 miles | 233 ft | #1,848 | #3 | 25 | 125 | 1 | 10,577 | |
| E-Bike | 52 | 38 miles | 1,093 ft | 9 miles | 203 ft | #3,936 | #14 | 121 | 51 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 45 | 40 miles | 758 ft | 9 miles | 230 ft | #1,835 | #2 | 1 | 154 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 11 miles | 233 ft | 3 miles | 161 ft | #4,539 | #7 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 19 | 7 miles | 262 ft | 1 mile | 180 ft | #2,931 | #9 | 8 | ||||
| Hike | 100 | 62 miles | 2,392 ft | 15 miles | 249 ft | #3,549 | #7 | 125 | 262 | |||
| Trail Running | 100 | 62 miles | 2,392 ft | 15 miles | 249 ft | #3,275 | #5 | 125 | 1,189 | |||
| Snowshoe | 26 | 13 miles | 390 ft | 2 miles | 197 ft | #1,109 | #3 | 1 | 67 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 15 | 1 mile | 581 ft | 1 mile | 157 ft | #675 | #2 | 10 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 11 | 3 miles | 148 ft | 3,675 ft | 180 ft | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls are:
- Segment 207 - Bike Only (4.1/5)
- Teddy Traverse (4.1/5)
- Greeno Gulch (4.1/5)
- Pink Dragon (4.1/5)
- Expert Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sioux Falls?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Sioux Falls. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Sioux Falls?
The longest trail in Sioux Falls is Sioux Falls Bike Path N Skunk Creek at 4.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sioux Falls?
The best hiking trails in Sioux Falls are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sioux Falls?
The best trail running trails in Sioux Falls are:
- 26th to 8th on Bike Path
- Riparian Trail (South)
- Western to Cliff Ave
- Cliff Ave to 26th St
- North Dr. to E 8th Street. Path
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How many trails are in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls has a total of 120 trails. Of those, 73 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sioux Falls?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sioux Falls is Expert Trail with 212 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sioux Falls?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sioux Falls is Expert Trail with 200 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Sioux Falls?
The following bike services are available in Sioux Falls:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sioux Falls is Upper Tuthill with an average grade of 8.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sioux Falls?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sioux Falls. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Sioux Falls?
The overall region status for Sioux Falls is Clear / Green. Out of 42 trails:
- Clear / Green: 38
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Sioux Falls?
Yes, Sioux Falls supports e-bike riding. There are 41 trails in Sioux Falls that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sioux Falls?
The most popular Strava segments in Sioux Falls are:
- Cherry Rock Park to Rotary Park (5,087 athletes)
- South of the Fields (4,922 athletes)
- Rotary Park to Cherry Rock Park (4,917 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sioux Falls?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Sioux Falls. View all adaptive trails in Sioux Falls for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Sioux Falls?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Sioux Falls directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sioux Falls?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sioux Falls are:
- Lower Skunkworks (4/5)
- Legacy Park Singletrack (3.5/5)
- Segment 103 (0/5)
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