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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        79
        Trails Mountain Bike
        75
        Trails E-Bike
        32
        Trails Gravel Bike
        2
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        2
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        2
        Trails Horse
        7
        Trails Hike
        79
        Trails Trail Running
        77
        Trails Snowshoe
        9
        Trails Downhill Ski
        3
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        3
        Trails Nordic Ski
        17
        Total Distance
        126 miles
        Total Descent
        14,699 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,720 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        6,253 ft
        Reports
        666
        Photos
        136
        Completed Counter
        9,562
        Sub Regions

        Popular Spearfish Mountain Biking Trails

        100 5.0 5 miles 885 ft 552
        This four mile section is the original . A classic single-track that is accessible from town and is the popular starting-point for many trails in the Northern Black Hills. The System consist of 46 miles of single track looping through...
        100 4.6 3 miles 547 ft 492
        Access the section of by taking the left side at the wye about 4 miles from the trail head, when riding from the North or from the Big Hill Trailhead when riding from the South. This section of descends into Robinson Gulch, surfing back...
        95 3.5 2 miles 524 ft 413
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 5.0 3 miles 170 ft 375
        This is a technical rocky trail. It is challenging in both directions, but has some great views.
        90 4.7 2 miles 165 ft 364
        Updated reroutes 2019: Recovery Ridge trail is part of the Dakota Five-O mountain bike race hosted by the Ridge Riders of the Black Hills every Labor Day weekend since 2001. From the north, the trail begins at the top of Cardiac and...
        95 5.0 2,595 ft 118 ft 340
        This section of trail is short fun single-track that connects the Super-D and Johnston gravel road. This is part of the Dakota FiveO race course.
        80 5.0 4,252 ft 53 ft 327
        At under a mile, this short sections is part of the Dakota FiveO and connects with . It's all single-track meandering through the aspens.
        95 5.0 3 miles 782 ft 319
        A 2019 reroute bypassed the infamous rutted, steep cardiac climb, but trust me you'll still hit your max heart rate. This trail is great ridden from either direction and is groomed for winter fatbiking and snowshoeing. From North to...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 3 rides
        Yesterday
        • 4 rides
        Past Week
        • 63 rides

        Spearfish Mountain Bike Routes

        5 miles 108 ft 1
        Shuttle up to the Aspen Hills rd. and ride the back to the lower , or all the way back to town. This is a...
        5 miles 1,073 ft 2 Out & Back
        Park at the Iron Creek Trailhead in Spearfish Canyon and begin your ride through the rocky draw of the...
        6 miles 806 ft 1 Loop
        A little bit of everything, all in one ride. This intermediate loop starts with the open feel and views...
        12 miles 2,043 ft 3
        Your choice: descend Ball Park or Fight Club. Both trails offer tough, technical climbs and fast,...
        3 miles 337 ft 1 Loop
        Classic Lookout Mountain Route, for intermediate runners and bikers. A fun, intermediate climb from Blue...
        6 miles 784 ft 1 Loop
        Get the most out of Lookout Mountain downhill without blowing up on the climbs. Be ready for the punchy...

        Photos of Spearfish Mountain Bike

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        Videos of Spearfish Mountain Bike

        Supercal 9.9 XTR med
        0:19 | 8 | Jan 22, 2026
        Dakota Five O
        9:01 | 387 | Apr 4, 2018
        Biking season isn't over yet.
        14:51 | 231 | Oct 7, 2012
        crow peak top
        5:34 | 203 | May 1, 2012
        Tinton Time With Friends
        0:44 | 458 | Sep 9, 2011
        youtuber MTB Riding Tinton and Twin Bridges | Black...
        6:08 | 216 | Jul 18, 2024 , Spearfish
        Lookout Mountain | Spearfish, SD | South...
        6:32 | 731 | Jul 25, 2020 , Spearfish
        Crow Wing Peak Descent
        24:32 | 894 | Sep 16, 2018 , Spearfish

        Recent Trail Reports

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        wyo83addreportactivity #100279782 and 4 more
        Jul 29, 2026 @ 9:41am
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        trailforksaddvideoactivity #100239964
        Jul 28, 2026 @ 6:09pm
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        wyo83addreportactivity #100070804 and 1 more
        Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:40am
        Jul 26, 2026
        CABrickaddreportactivity #100049170 and 13 more
        Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:29am
        Jul 26, 2026
        mysticwolf33wishlisttrailactivity #99936288 and 1 more
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:45pm
        Jul 24, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        deanselftrailCrow Peak TrailI hiked this today...there are no biking signs...
        Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:17pm
        Jul 1, 2026
        JDeAs1sPHtrailCrow Peak Traila challenging climn but really awesome descent.
        Jun 1, 2025 @ 1:27pm
        Jun 1, 2025
        HeathsclifftrailTech EssenceTech Essence is turning into one of the best...
        Apr 25, 2025 @ 1:30pm
        Apr 25, 2025
        pfchurchilltrailOld Baldy LoopFun trail in great shape!
        Sep 21, 2023 @ 3:47pm
        Sep 21, 2023
        RobinDavidtrailLittle Spearfish TrailNice loop to do if in the area. Nothing...
        Aug 1, 2023 @ 7:52pm
        Aug 1, 2023

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike73111 miles12,867 ft42 miles2,720 ft
        #1,286#4911246722015,593
        E-Bike3229 miles3,074 ft9 miles2,188 ft
        #3,845#1,2954847729
        Gravel Bike2
        #734#1,114136
        Adaptive Bike2
        #728#1,832
        Winter Fat Bike2
        #428#1,1033
        Horse74 miles384 ft1 mile699 ft
        #1,706#96718222
        Hike79108 miles12,500 ft40 miles2,720 ft
        #2,409#95810669820
        Trail Running77103 miles11,880 ft38 miles2,720 ft
        #2,072#6621671423
        Snowshoe917 miles1,913 ft7 miles892 ft
        #893#422218
        Downhill Ski38 miles551 ft3 miles892 ft
        2
        Backcountry Ski38 miles551 ft3 miles892 ft
        21
        Nordic Ski1732 miles3,832 ft14 miles2,028 ft
        #642#21926434

        Frequently Asked Questions About Spearfish

        What are the best places to ride in Spearfish?
        Spearfish has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Spearfish?
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Spearfish?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Spearfish are:
        • September (89 activities)
        • August (85 activities)
        • July (83 activities)
        Check the Spearfish reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Spearfish?
        There are 13 parking locations listed in Spearfish. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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