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3,961 ft
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:12:30
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
6,226 ft
Altitude min
6,466 ft
Altitude max
6,226 ft
Altitude start
6,371 ft
Altitude end
3.655%
Grade
-15.011%
Grade max
16.819%
Grade min
2,579 ft
Distance climb
1,341 ft
Distance down
40 ft
Distance flat
00:12:30
Avg time

Hidden Basin Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Eagle Cliff Trails
    Lead, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #11744 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #154796 in Mountain Biking
    • #375950 in Trail Running
    • #291845 in Hiking
    • #23526 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #11 in Nordic Skiing · South Dakota [+]
    • #235 in Mountain Biking
    • #597 in Trail Running
    • #482 in Hiking
    • #50 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Hidden Basin is ranked #11 for nordic skiing in South Dakota. It is a 3,961 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lead South Dakota. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 25, 2020 @ 7:30am
Jul 25, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hidden Basin located?
      Hidden Basin is located in Eagle Cliff Trails, Lead, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Eagle Cliff Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.24152, -103.95981.
      ▼ How hard is Hidden Basin?
      Hidden Basin is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.655%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hidden Basin?
      Hidden Basin has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,226 ft to 6,466 ft.
      ▼ Is Hidden Basin a point to point trail?
      Hidden Basin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hidden Basin?
      Hidden Basin is 3,961 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hidden Basin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hidden Basin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hidden Basin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hidden Basin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Hidden Basin?
      The estimated time to ski Hidden Basin is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 3,961 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hidden Basin?
      Hidden Basin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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