more stats
2,005 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
1,780 ft
Altitude min
1,820 ft
Altitude max
1,785 ft
Altitude start
1,821 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,007 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

1959 (Forest) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Shore Trails
    Fort Pierre, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #377923 in Trail Running
    • #136977 in Hiking
    • #9260 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #101 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #603 in Trail Running
    • #283 in Hiking
    • #28 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    July - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

A moderate "green" trail, suitable for novice riders and above. The trail is mostly straight, with no significant obstacles, technical features, or elevation changes. The trail tread is 12" - 18" wide and generally smooth. Trail includes wooded and prairie sections.

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Family friendlyMeadow

Trail Supporters

  • Oahe Wheelmen
    since 2018
    Builder

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 48 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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1959 (Forest) Trail Reports

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Mar 8, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/Denver)
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Nov 21, 2020 @ 7:30am
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Sep 9, 2020 @ 3:37pm
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Aug 23, 2020 @ 9:34am
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Aug 26, 2019 @ 11:08am
Aug 26, 2019
Trail is great shape and really ridding well right now.
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Status:
on Mar 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Joseph0nntG5
      Got a bad puncture from a broken beer bottle today. My first run of the day.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 1959 (Forest) located?
      1959 (Forest) is located in West Shore Trails, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the West Shore Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.44917, -100.43718.
      ▼ How hard is 1959 (Forest)?
      1959 (Forest) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 1959 (Forest)?
      1959 (Forest) has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,780 ft to 1,820 ft.
      ▼ Is 1959 (Forest) a point to point trail?
      1959 (Forest) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 1959 (Forest)?
      1959 (Forest) is 2,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 1959 (Forest)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 1959 (Forest). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 1959 (Forest)?
      1959 (Forest) is best visited during: July - November.
      ▼ How do I access 1959 (Forest)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 1959 (Forest) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 1959 (Forest)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 1959 (Forest). The trail is 2,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 1959 (Forest)?
      1959 (Forest) is a very popular trail. There have been 198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 247 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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