1.5 miles
Distance
233 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
3,895 ft
High Point
217 ft
Altitude change
3,666 ft
Altitude min
3,666 ft
Altitude start
3,885 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
807 ft
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat

This is the least technical section of trail on Lookout Mountain. Perfect for new riders, or working on skills.

Detailed Description
Easy Access is a 1 mile popular easy route located near Spearfish South Dakota. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 233 ft with a max elevation of 3,895 ft then descends -18 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    1 mile
  • Altitude change
    217 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,666 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,666 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,885 ft
  • Climb
    233 ft
  • Descent
    -18 ft
  • Grade
    2.8%
  • Grade max
    -8.9%
  • Grade min
    16%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    807 ft
  • Distance flat
    951 ft

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Trails in Route

Tech Essence3,816 ft
Lookout Link3,005 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Continue.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Keep right at the fork.
  4. Continue for 100 meters.
  5. Turn right onto Tech Essence Trail.
  6. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  7. Keep right to take Lookout Link Trail.
  8. Continue for 1 kilometer.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Tech Essence
    Jul 28, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
    Jul 28, 2026
    Lookout Link
    Jul 28, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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