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SaveSpearfish trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes views, creeks and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, jumps and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly and kid friendly. Popular destinations include Northern Black Hills, Lookout Mountain Park and Black Hills Nordic Big Hill Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
81 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Gravel Bike
15 trails
- Adaptive Bike
9 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
8 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
77 trails
- Trail Running
76 trails
- Snowshoe
9 trails
- Nordic Ski
17 trails
Region Details
- 3
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- 31
- 30
- 14
Region Status
Open as of Oct 25, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 93
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 81
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 15
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 77
- Trails Trail Running
- 76
- Trails Snowshoe
- 9
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 3
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 17
- Total Distance
- 136 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,549 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,873 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,253 ft
- Reports
- 716
- Photos
- 138
- Completed Counter
- 10,753
Sub Regions
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Ancient Oaks
- 4
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Dark Forest and Ancient Oaks
- 2
- 1
- 4
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Elkhorn Ridge
- 3
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Lookout Mountain Park
- 3
- 6
- 3
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Northern Black Hills
- 9
- 22
- 7
Popular Spearfish Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 885 ft • 591 •
This four mile section is the original Tinton Trail. A classic single-track that is accessible from town and is the popular starting-point for many trails in the Northern Black Hills. The Tinton Trail System consist of 46 miles of...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3 miles • 547 ft • 529 •
Access the Twin Bridges section of Tinton Trail 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 Tinton descends...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 524 ft • 445 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 170 ft • 409 •
This is a technical rocky trail. It is challenging in both directions, but has some great views.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 165 ft • 400 •
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...
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2,595 ft • 118 ft • 370 •
This section of trail is short fun single-track that connects the Tinton Super-D and Johnston gravel road. This is part of the Dakota FiveO race course.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 4,252 ft • 53 ft • 364 •
At under a mile, this short sections is part of the Dakota FiveO and connects Dakota Ridge with Two Track Attack. It's all single-track meandering through the aspens.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 782 ft • 353 •
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...
Spearfish Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 108 ft • 1 •
Shuttle up to the Aspen Hills rd. and ride the Tinton Trail back to the lower Tinton Trailhead, or all the...
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...
15 miles • 1,716 ft • 5 •
A local favorite, this route features a playful mix of climbing and descending along the Tinton Trail,...
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...
Photos of Spearfish Mountain Bike
Videos of Spearfish Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| sparkystevens | add | photo | activity #106951039 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 12:21pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| Shadow-fax | add | report | activity #106613198 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 7:22pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| Shadow-fax | add | report | activity #105499942 and 1 more | Oct 8, 2026 @ 4:38pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| Shadow-fax | add | report | activity #105077342 and 7 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 7:08pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| Shadow-fax | add | report | activity #105077341 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 7:08pm Oct 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | 10/2026 CLOSED - due to fire, fire roads cut... | Sep 22, 2026 @ 4:40pm Sep 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | I hiked this today...there are no biking signs... | Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:17pm Jul 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | a challenging climn but really awesome descent. | Jun 1, 2025 @ 1:27pm Jun 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tech Essence is turning into one of the best... | Apr 25, 2025 @ 1:30pm Apr 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun trail in great shape! | Sep 21, 2023 @ 3:47pm Sep 21, 2023 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails263 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k374 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge69 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge12 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k373 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge73 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 | 81 | 121 miles | 13,543 ft | 45 miles | 2,874 ft | #1,231 | #2 | 121 | 714 | 20 | 16,512 | |
| E-Bike | 37 | 33 miles | 3,497 ft | 11 miles | 2,218 ft | #3,890 | #13 | 529 | 7 | 916 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 15 | 22 miles | 2,297 ft | 10 miles | 2,218 ft | #2,296 | #3 | 16 | 40 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 16 miles | 2,123 ft | 8 miles | 2,211 ft | #3,374 | #5 | 19 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 17 miles | 1,325 ft | 5 miles | 2,008 ft | #2,108 | #5 | 33 | 4 | |||
| Horse | 7 | 6 miles | 495 ft | 2 miles | 974 ft | #1,508 | #5 | 182 | 28 | |||
| Hike | 77 | 117 miles | 13,091 ft | 44 miles | 2,874 ft | #1,527 | #4 | 11 | 711 | 910 | ||
| Trail Running | 76 | 115 miles | 12,936 ft | 43 miles | 2,874 ft | #1,899 | #4 | 1 | 713 | 448 | ||
| Snowshoe | 9 | 18 miles | 1,936 ft | 8 miles | 1,995 ft | #865 | #2 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 3 | 8 miles | 551 ft | 3 miles | 892 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 8 miles | 551 ft | 3 miles | 892 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 17 | 33 miles | 3,855 ft | 14 miles | 2,028 ft | #640 | #3 | 2 | 6 | 440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Spearfish?
Spearfish has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Spearfish?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Spearfish are:
- Tinton Trail (4.4/5)
- Tinton Trail - Cardiac (4.4/5)
- Tinton Trail - Dakota Ridge (4.3/5)
- Crow Peak Trail (4.3/5)
- Tinton Trail - Twin Bridges (4.3/5)
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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:
- August (245 activities)
- September (196 activities)
- July (159 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Spearfish?
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What is the longest trail in Spearfish?
The longest trail in Spearfish is Little Spearfish Trail at 6.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Spearfish?
The best hiking trails in Spearfish are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Spearfish?
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How many trails are in Spearfish?
Spearfish has a total of 93 trails. Of those, 81 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Spearfish to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Spearfish?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Spearfish is Crow Peak Trail with 1,562 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Spearfish?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Spearfish is Tinton Trail - Ballpark with 885 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Spearfish?
Spearfish supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Spearfish?
The following bike services are available in Spearfish:
- Club (3)
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Spearfish?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Spearfish is Les Fun with an average grade of 11.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Spearfish?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Spearfish. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Spearfish?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Spearfish are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Spearfish?
The overall region status for Spearfish is Clear / Green. Out of 66 trails:
- Clear / Green: 62
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Spearfish?
Yes, Spearfish supports e-bike riding. There are 36 trails in Spearfish 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 mountain biking routes in Spearfish?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Spearfish are: View all mountain biking routes in Spearfish.
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What type of bike is most common in Spearfish?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Spearfish are:
- AM (41 activities)
- XC (16 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Spearfish?
The highest summit in Spearfish is Elk Mountain at 6,404 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Spearfish?
The most popular Strava segments in Spearfish are:
- Blast to the END (3,291 athletes)
- Quick Downhill Section (3,192 athletes)
- Tollgate Rd Descent (3,091 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Spearfish?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Spearfish. View all adaptive trails in Spearfish for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Spearfish?
There are 1 upcoming events in Spearfish. View upcoming events. There are 5 local clubs or associations listed in the Spearfish directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Spearfish?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Spearfish are:
- Loop A1
- Tinton Trail - Burrito Boulevard
- Tinton Trail
- Tinton Trail - Twin Bridges
- Tinton Trail - Cardiac
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Spearfish?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Spearfish are:
- Loop A1 (5/5)
- Pony Express (3/5)
- Iron Creek Drainage (5/5)
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