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2,595 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:05:12
Avg time
116 ft
Altitude change
5,181 ft
Altitude min
5,297 ft
Altitude max
5,181 ft
Altitude start
5,299 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
44.7%
Grade min
2,188 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:05:12
Avg time

Knectar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Black Hills
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • AKA
    Dakota 5-o
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115598 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92434 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Black Hills National Forest
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This section of trail is short fun single-track that connects the Tinton Super-D and Johnston gravel road. This is part of the Dakota FiveO race course.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 40 miles avg distance
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  • 163 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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on Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Dakota Ridge to Tinton
      13 miles • 762 ft • 5 •
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      30
      Dakota Five-O Course Main (Updated 2023)
      ★ 4.2 • 50 miles • 5,864 ft • 16 • Loop • Race •
      The Dakota Five-O lollipop loop begins in Spearfish City Park and leaves town to the west up Tinton Road....
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Knectar located?
      Knectar is located in Northern Black Hills, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Northern Black Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.4298, -103.92983.
      ▼ How hard is Knectar?
      Knectar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Knectar?
      Knectar has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,181 ft to 5,297 ft.
      ▼ Is Knectar a point to point trail?
      Knectar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Knectar?
      Knectar is 2,595 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Knectar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Knectar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Knectar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Knectar are:
      • September (45 activities)
      • August (33 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Knectar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Knectar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Knectar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Knectar. The trail is 2,595 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Knectar?
      Knectar is a very popular trail. There have been 1,559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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