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2.0 miles
Distance
206 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:15:43
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
5,195 ft
Altitude min
5,402 ft
Altitude max
5,402 ft
Altitude start
5,400 ft
Altitude end
-14.7%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
4,551 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:15:43
Avg time

Loop A1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Black Hills
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #132087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128723 in Trail Running
    • #296642 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #219 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #249 in Trail Running
    • #486 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Black Hills National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Loop A1 is a 2 mile less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Spearfish South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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on Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      fatbottomgirl
      Recommend skipping these cross country ski trails and riding the much better trails to the south.

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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 44.4129, -103.94231.
      ▼ How hard is Loop A1?
      Loop A1 is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop A1?
      Loop A1 has 206 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 207 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,195 ft to 5,402 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 2.0 miles 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Loop A1. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop A1?
      Loop A1 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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