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5,056 ft
Distance
203 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
00:07:12
Avg time
3,397 ft
Altitude min
3,518 ft
Altitude max
3,423 ft
Altitude start
3,423 ft
Altitude end
-29.025%
Grade max
33.428%
Grade min
1,946 ft
Distance climb
2,421 ft
Distance down
688 ft
Distance flat
00:07:12
Avg time

North Loop 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
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36689 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24615 in E-Biking
    • #105750 in Trail Running
    • #138077 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #55 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #29 in E-Biking
    • #186 in Trail Running
    • #292 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park

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North Loop is a 5,056 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 203 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2010 - 2018
    Maintainer

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 646 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      4.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      4 ★ 25%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Glingruen
      Ride it clockwise. The climb going counterclockwise is fun and at times challenging. Great quick loop.
      fatbottomgirl
      Our favorite trails in this trail system are these to the north. Better to ride clockwise. Fun. Recommended.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Loop located?
      North Loop 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 44.09617, -103.23964.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop?
      North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
      North Loop has 203 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,397 ft to 3,518 ft.
      ▼ Is North Loop a point to point trail?
      North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Loop?
      North Loop is 5,056 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride North Loop. The trail is 5,056 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Loop?
      North Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,345 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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