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1.1 miles
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:06:41
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
3,523 ft
Altitude min
3,628 ft
Altitude max
3,628 ft
Altitude start
3,612 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
1,637 ft
Distance climb
2,142 ft
Distance down
1,841 ft
Distance flat
00:06:41
Avg time

Ampitheater Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skyline Wilderness
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101628 in Trail Running
    • #127464 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #104 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #175 in Trail Running
    • #263 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Ampitheater is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 390 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Ampitheater Trail Reports

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on Oct 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Nicely built connector trail
      Wish some of the other trials off of it were maintained the same!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ampitheater located?
      Ampitheater is located in Skyline Wilderness, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Skyline Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.0716, -103.24918.
      ▼ How hard is Ampitheater?
      Ampitheater is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ampitheater?
      Ampitheater has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,523 ft to 3,628 ft.
      ▼ Is Ampitheater a point to point trail?
      Ampitheater is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ampitheater?
      Ampitheater is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ampitheater?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ampitheater. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ampitheater?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ampitheater are:
      • July (30 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
      • May (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ampitheater? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ampitheater are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ampitheater?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ampitheater. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ampitheater?
      Ampitheater is a very popular trail. There have been 2,257 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,608 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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