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1.9 miles
Distance
327 ft
Climb
-309 ft
Descent
00:14:36
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
4,193 ft
Altitude min
4,359 ft
Altitude max
4,335 ft
Altitude start
4,350 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
5,079 ft
Distance climb
3,707 ft
Distance down
1,421 ft
Distance flat
00:14:36
Avg time

Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lookout Mountain Park
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #248885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118050 in E-Biking
    • #346798 in Trail Running
    • #125086 in Hiking
    • #23577 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #385 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #118 in E-Biking
    • #567 in Trail Running
    • #253 in Hiking
    • #27 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Spearfish

This trail offers flowy singletrack with fun technical features, including rock gardens and steep, punchy climbs. It rides equally well in both clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) directions. The north side of the Mesa provides a refreshing escape from the summer heat, though it tends to retain snow and ice into the spring. In contrast, the south side benefits from excellent winter sun, making it a year-round option during dry conditions.

Access Info

Start at the top of Ridge Trail, or from the various connectors off of Pony Express Trail.

Tags
BermsFlowyRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 66 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Aug 14, 2025 @ 11:42am
Aug 14, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 @ 2:59pm
Jun 9, 2025
Rejected
May 22, 2025 @ 9:03am
May 22, 2025
May 21, 2025 @ 7:37am
May 21, 2025
 reporter Trails are wet from recent rain and snow. They should be rideable in a day or two.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 8:03am
Apr 26, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa located?
      Mesa 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 44.49239, -103.83204.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa?
      Mesa is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa?
      Mesa has 327 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 309 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,193 ft to 4,359 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa a point to point trail?
      Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa?
      Mesa is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mesa?
      Mesa is best visited during: Apr - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Mesa. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa?
      Mesa is a moderately popular trail. There have been 941 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,688 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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