more stats
971 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:01:46
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
3,585 ft
Altitude min
3,661 ft
Altitude max
3,647 ft
Altitude start
3,585 ft
Altitude end
-6.344%
Grade
-49.085%
Grade max
11.157%
Grade min
349 ft
Distance climb
497 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:46
Avg time

M West 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
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44853 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12866 in E-Biking
    • #74040 in Trail Running
    • #81983 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #68 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #14 in E-Biking
    • #111 in Trail Running
    • #132 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

M West is a 971 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 17.1 km average
6 Months
  • 137 rides
  • 14.6 km avg distance
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  • 752 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is M West located?
      M West 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 44.0897, -103.24919.
      ▼ How hard is M West?
      M West is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.344%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for M West?
      M West has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,585 ft to 3,661 ft.
      ▼ Is M West a point to point trail?
      M West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is M West?
      M West is 971 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on M West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on M West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride M West?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride M West are:
      • June (64 activities)
      • September (63 activities)
      • May (62 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access M West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to M West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride M West?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride M West. The trail is 971 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is M West?
      M West is a very popular trail. There have been 5,864 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,755 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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