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6.0 miles
Distance
748 ft
Climb
-752 ft
Descent
00:58:10
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
5,797 ft
Altitude min
6,128 ft
Altitude max
6,110 ft
Altitude start
6,106 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,573 ft
Distance flat
00:58:10
Avg time

Old Baldy Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Black Hills
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #66
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114515 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #303066 in Trail Running
    • #89056 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #202 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #485 in Trail Running
    • #157 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Black Hills National Forest

Old Baldy Loop is a 6 mile popular blue singletrack trail. It can be ridden in either direction. Views of Terry Peak and Cement Ridge. Can be accessed from the Old Baldy Trailhead off FS Road 222, from Iron Creek Lake via Crangle Connection Trail.

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      RobinDavid
      Rode this loop today and thought I'd update the comments from 3 years ago. Did not ride the spur but the loop is in good shape with no down trees. Maybe the only detraction is the scent of cow wafting around for most of it, but otherwise all good.
      RollingRock19
      West side to the spur is clear. The spur and everything else is brutal 8/16
      Splatt02
      Not worth it with the number of downed trees. Will be an awesome trail after they get it back into shape. The spur to old baldy peak is un-rideable as well.
      Wish they would have closed the trail.
      8/1/2020

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Baldy Loop located?
      Old Baldy Loop is located in Northern Black Hills, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Northern Black Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.34272, -104.00598.
      ▼ How hard is Old Baldy Loop?
      Old Baldy Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Baldy Loop?
      Old Baldy Loop has 748 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 752 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,797 ft to 6,128 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Baldy Loop a point to point trail?
      Old Baldy Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Baldy Loop?
      Old Baldy Loop is 6.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Baldy Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Baldy Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old Baldy Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Baldy Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Baldy Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 58 minutes to ride Old Baldy Loop. The trail is 6.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Baldy Loop?
      Old Baldy Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 380 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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