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810 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
3,417 ft
Altitude min
3,425 ft
Altitude max
3,417 ft
Altitude start
3,419 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
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Middle Slalom Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skyline Wilderness
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42047 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

This trail section is a fun loop to run "slalom" turns on the way down, loop around and do it again. Slightly more technical than the rest of the trail system.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
Apr 30, 2025
 reporter Trails are good until the next rain - 4-30-25 AM
Apr 28, 2025 @ 10:06am
Apr 28, 2025
 Heavy rain, trail use not advised - 4-28-25 AM
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Slalom Loop

        ▼ Where is Middle Slalom Loop located?
        Middle Slalom Loop is located in Skyline Wilderness, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Skyline Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.07746, -103.28546.
        ▼ How hard is Middle Slalom Loop?
        Middle Slalom Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Slalom Loop?
        Middle Slalom Loop has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,417 ft to 3,425 ft.
        ▼ Is Middle Slalom Loop a point to point trail?
        Middle Slalom Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Middle Slalom Loop?
        Middle Slalom Loop is 810 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Slalom Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Middle Slalom Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Middle Slalom Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Slalom Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Slalom Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Middle Slalom Loop. The trail is 810 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Middle Slalom Loop?
        Middle Slalom Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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