more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
515 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:17:38
Avg time
376 ft
Altitude change
3,263 ft
Altitude min
3,640 ft
Altitude max
3,263 ft
Altitude start
3,640 ft
Altitude end
5.247%
Grade
-21.033%
Grade max
33.852%
Grade min
5,146 ft
Distance climb
1,573 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:17:38
Avg time

Far West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16924 in E-Biking
    • #26251 in Trail Running
    • #18195 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park

Winding downhill from the hilltop area down to the skills park area.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 206 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,023 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
Status:
on Aug 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to far-west trailhead (44.085070, -103.251370)
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      superacingurl superacingurl
      Use as a climb - cliffs of Dover is a more fun descent, even if you're a blue rider this is on the darker blue side, but really only at the bottom
      Glingruen
      Fun climb, but bomb it down. Don't forget to hit Thunderdog towards the bottom. Flow trail with berms and some kickers.
      MattLane1 MattLane1
      Right around where this meets “Cliffs of Dover”, there is a new beautifully sculpted jump line with fantastic berms and small jumps named “Thunderdog”. I didn’t have Strava running to add it to the trail system, but it’s an addition that definitely should be added to Trailforks!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Far West located?
      Far West is located in Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.08507, -103.25137.
      ▼ How hard is Far West?
      Far West is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.247%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Far West?
      Far West has 515 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,263 ft to 3,640 ft.
      ▼ Is Far West a point to point trail?
      Far West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Far West?
      Far West is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Far West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Far West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Far West?
      Far West is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Far West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Far West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Far West?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Far West. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Far West?
      Far West is a very popular trail. There have been 5,952 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,784 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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