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3,560 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
3,453 ft
High Point
27 ft
Altitude change
3,359 ft
Altitude min
3,423 ft
Altitude start
3,451 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance climb
1,325 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat

Lower USGS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27916 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117955 in E-Biking
    • #131488 in Trail Running
    • #116183 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #44 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #117 in E-Biking
    • #258 in Trail Running
    • #222 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Lower USGS is a 3,560 ft popular blue difficulty 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 118 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower USGS located?
      Lower USGS is located in Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.07454, -103.2499.
      ▼ How hard is Lower USGS?
      Lower USGS is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower USGS?
      Lower USGS has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,359 ft to 3,453 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower USGS a point to point trail?
      Lower USGS is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower USGS?
      Lower USGS is 3,560 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower USGS?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower USGS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower USGS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower USGS are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lower USGS?
      Lower USGS is a very popular trail. There have been 164 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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