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2,028 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
5,407 ft
Altitude min
5,443 ft
Altitude max
5,443 ft
Altitude start
5,407 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
371 ft
Distance climb
1,470 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:03:00
Avg time

Loop A1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Black Hills
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142064 in E-Biking
    • #96586 in Trail Running
    • #89304 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #12 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #145 in E-Biking
    • #160 in Trail Running
    • #158 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Black Hills National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Loop A1 is ranked #12 for mountain biking in South Dakota. It is a 2,028 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Spearfish South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 62 rides
  • 39 miles avg distance
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  • 167 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Loop A1 Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:20am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Sep 6, 2026
Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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Jun 1, 2025 @ 6:33am
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May 22, 2025 @ 9:03am
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May 21, 2025 @ 7:37am
May 21, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop A1 located?
      Loop A1 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 44.41672, -103.94548.
      ▼ How hard is Loop A1?
      Loop A1 is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop A1?
      Loop A1 has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,407 ft to 5,443 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop A1 a point to point trail?
      Loop A1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop A1?
      Loop A1 is 2,028 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop A1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop A1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop A1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop A1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop A1?
      The estimated time to ride Loop A1 is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 2,028 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Loop A1?
      Loop A1 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,265 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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