4,177 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:05:49
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1959 (Bluffs) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Shore Trails
    Fort Pierre, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #64098 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner

A "blue" trail for intermediate riders and above. The trail includes punchy climbs, switchbacks, and off-camber sections awaiting bench cut work. Trail tread is generally 12"-18" wide, and includes a section of abandoned double track. Trail includes a primary trailhead for the West Shore MTB trails.

Access Info

Trail begins at the large boulders placed to prevent motor vehicle access.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for 1959 (Bluffs) multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -19 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,742 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,782 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,782 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,762 ft
  • Grade
    -0.5%
  • Grade max
    -13%
  • Grade min
    12.3%
  • Distance climb
    1,047 ft
  • Distance down
    2,392 ft
  • Distance flat
    738 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:49
  • Avg reverse time
    00:06:15
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on Jul 15, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      1959 (Bluffs) Trail Reports

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      Jul 15, 2023 @ 3:48am
      Jul 15, 2023
      Vegetation a little thick in spots.
      Nov 21, 2020 @ 7:30am
      Nov 21, 2020
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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 3 rides
      • 7 miles avg distance
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      • 14 rides
      • Last: Dec 8, 2024

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