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1,696 ft
Distance
-101 ft
Descent
3,946 ft
High Point
-102 ft
Altitude change
3,841 ft
Altitude min
3,944 ft
Altitude start
3,842 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat

Flowstone Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lookout Mountain Park
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Spearfish

Start at the hub at the top of the Makȟá Climbing Trail and drop into a fun, flowy ride that’s perfectly lapable. Designed for intermediate riders, the trail features smooth rollers and berms, with a few hidden side hits for advanced riders looking for extra spice.

For the best access, start from the Nevada Street Trailhead, follow Tech Essence to Lookout Link, and take the split at the wye Makȟá ascent .

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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Dec 24, 2025 @ 5:15pm (America/Denver)
Dec 24, 2025
 reporter Slightly sticky mud in some spots but overall rideable.
Dec 23, 2025 @ 11:12am (America/Denver)
Dec 23, 2025
 reporter With the current nice weather and winter vacation, it might be tempting to ride these trails. Unfortunately they are very soft and muddy. Riding ...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flowstone Express

        ▼ Where is Flowstone Express located?
        Flowstone Express is located in Lookout Mountain Park, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Lookout Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.4878, -103.83821.
        ▼ How hard is Flowstone Express?
        Flowstone Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flowstone Express?
        The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,841 ft to 3,946 ft.
        ▼ Is Flowstone Express a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flowstone Express is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flowstone Express?
        Flowstone Express is 1,696 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flowstone Express?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flowstone Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Flowstone Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flowstone Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Flowstone Express?
        Flowstone Express is a very popular trail. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 309 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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