more stats
863 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
3,875 ft
Altitude min
3,947 ft
Altitude max
3,947 ft
Altitude start
3,875 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
810 ft
Distance down
00:01:24
Avg time

Makȟá Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lookout Mountain Park
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #179341 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107753 in E-Biking
    • #126699 in Trail Running
    • #442224 in Hiking
    • #44970 in Horseback
    • #23439 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #279 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #106 in E-Biking
    • #245 in Trail Running
    • #680 in Hiking
    • #62 in Horseback
    • #40 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    City of Spearfish

Climbing trail to access Flowstone Express, and additional future trails to come. This intermediate climb starts out nice rolling gradient, and ends with a steep ascent at the top. Enjoy views of the city, Spearfish Canyon, and Crow Peak. A perfect place to be for a sunset.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 40 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Makȟá Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 18, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Jul 18, 2026
Dec 24, 2025 @ 5:15pm (America/Denver)
Dec 24, 2025
 reporter Slightly sticky mud in some spots but overall rideable.
Dec 23, 2025 @ 11:13am (America/Denver)
Dec 23, 2025
 reporter With the current nice weather and winter vacation, it might be tempting to ride these trails. Unfortunately they are very soft and muddy. Riding ...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Makȟá located?
      Makȟá is located in Lookout Mountain Park, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Lookout Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.4878, -103.83821.
      ▼ How hard is Makȟá?
      Makȟá is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Makȟá?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,875 ft to 3,947 ft.
      ▼ Is Makȟá a point to point trail?
      Makȟá is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Makȟá?
      Makȟá is 863 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Makȟá?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Makȟá. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Makȟá? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Makȟá are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Makȟá?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Makȟá. The trail is 863 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Makȟá?
      Makȟá is a very popular trail. There have been 218 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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