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6.0 miles
Distance
748 ft
Climb
-752 ft
Descent
00:35:13
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
00:35:13
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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
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52549 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30964 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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Baldy Loop

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Baldy Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Baldy Loop are:
        • July (27 activities)
        • August (12 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
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        ▼ 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 37 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 365 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 377 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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