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      Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy incredible views of Rapid City and the surrounding area from the Skyline Wilderness Area. This 150-acre park features numerous walking, biking and hiking trails. Its trail system is a network of secluded, single-track trails. Skyline Wilderness Area is a public park that is owned and maintained by the Rapid City Department of Parks & Recreation. Park hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m., daily.
      source: Travel SoDak
      Petrified Forest Trailhead google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      • 16

      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 4, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      35
      Trails Mountain Bike
      36
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      30
      Trails Trail Running
      30
      Total Distance
      12 miles
      Total Descent
      2,199 ft
      Total Vertical
      547 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,737 ft
      Reports
      196
      Photos
      12
      Ridden Counter
      3,785

      Photos of Skyline Wilderness Mountain Bike

      trail: West Dinosaur
      31 |
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 5:43pm
      Jul 16, 2023
      trail: Skyline
      114 |
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 10:39am
      Aug 16, 2020
      trail: Skyline
      104 |
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 10:39am
      Aug 16, 2020
      trail: Skyline
      122 |
      May 10, 2020 @ 4:10am
      May 10, 2020
      trail: Skyline
      155 |
      Nov 13, 2018 @ 10:42am
      Nov 13, 2018
      trail: Skyline
      147 |
      Nov 13, 2018 @ 10:24am
      Nov 13, 2018
      trail: Skyline
      115 |
      Nov 13, 2018 @ 10:21am
      Nov 13, 2018
      trail: Skyline
      132 |
      Nov 13, 2018 @ 10:01am
      Nov 13, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      West Loop Cutoff
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      West Loop
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      West Dinosaur
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      Upper Dinosaur
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      Upper Dinosaur
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      The Ribbon
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      T-Rex
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      St. Patrick Connector
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      St. Cloud Access
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH
      Skyline Wilderness 320
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Variable Trails are good until the next rain -...ewalterman BHBH

      Activity Feed

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      CABrickvotetrailactivity #75431566 and 2 more
      Jul 7, 2025 @ 7:05pm
      Jul 7, 2025
      CerebraLagwishlistregionactivity #74763450
      Jun 28, 2025 @ 2:08pm
      Jun 28, 2025
      superacingurlcommenttrailactivity #74202760 and 4 more
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:21pm
      Jun 20, 2025
      superacingurlvotetrailactivity #74202707 and 4 more
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:20pm
      Jun 20, 2025
      JDeAs1sPHwishlistregionactivity #71621851
      May 13, 2025 @ 9:29pm
      May 13, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      superacingurltrailBirdhouseWell built, but definitely just a green/blue...
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:24pm
      Jun 20, 2025
      superacingurltrailHidden ValleyIt's a dark blue/light black tech trail
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:24pm
      Jun 20, 2025
      superacingurltrailPinballIt's a dark blue/light black tech trail
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:23pm
      Jun 20, 2025
      superacingurltrailPinballRide this after hidden valley - best trails in...
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:23pm
      Jun 20, 2025
      superacingurltrailHidden ValleyThis to pinball were the best in the network IMO
      Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:22pm
      Jun 20, 2025

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park 3 28 11 51.4 km
      Raider Park Trails2 km
      South Dakota School of Mines And Technology 72.3 km
      Buzzards Roost 4 8 5 26.7 km
      Victoria Lake 2 6 76.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3612 miles2,198 ft5 miles548 ft
      #2,184#1,175121935,710
      E-Bike1194 ft13 ft
      10451
      Hike3012 miles2,116 ft5 miles548 ft
      #1,868#1,140192798
      Trail Running3012 miles2,116 ft5 miles548 ft
      #1,868#1,136192494
      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: BHBH
      • #19916 - 6,330 views

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