more stats
745 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
00:01:47
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
4,344 ft
Altitude min
4,408 ft
Altitude max
4,344 ft
Altitude start
4,408 ft
Altitude end
8.562%
Grade
0.98%
Grade max
19.409%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
00:01:47
Avg time

Jack's Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buzzards Roost
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #155466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141958 in Trail Running
    • #60198 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #236 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #293 in Trail Running
    • #101 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Jack's Lower is a 745 ft moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 64 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jack's Lower located?
      Jack's Lower is located in Buzzards Roost, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Buzzards Roost trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05645, -103.3792.
      ▼ How hard is Jack's Lower?
      Jack's Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.562%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jack's Lower?
      Jack's Lower has 64 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,344 ft to 4,408 ft.
      ▼ Is Jack's Lower a point to point trail?
      Jack's Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jack's Lower?
      Jack's Lower is 745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jack's Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jack's Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jack's Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jack's Lower are:
      • October (6 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Jack's Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jack's Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jack's Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Jack's Lower. The trail is 745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jack's Lower?
      Jack's Lower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 401 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 517 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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