Outer Loop Mountain Biking Trail

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2,083 ft

Distance

2 ft

Climb

-42 ft

Descent

00:03:19

Avg time

-39 ft

Altitude change

3,391 ft

Altitude min

3,431 ft

Altitude max

3,431 ft

Altitude start

3,392 ft

Altitude end

-1.9%

Grade

-16.5%

Grade max

3.1%

Grade min

203 ft

Distance climb

804 ft

Distance down

1,040 ft

Distance flat

00:03:19

Avg time

Outer Loop Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Skyline Wilderness
Rapid City, South Dakota
Difficulty Rating

Green Rate
Local Popularity
50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#22086 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #319838 in Trail Running
- #321791 in Hiking
State Ranking
#33 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
- #504 in Trail Running
- #529 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack

Outer Loop of the Raider Park Trail System

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

2 rides
4 miles average

6 Months

9 rides
8 miles avg distance

All

28 rides
Last: Oct 18, 2026

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Outer Loop Trail Reports

status	date	description
	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

▼ Where is Outer Loop located?

Outer 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 44.07637, -103.2854.

▼ How hard is Outer Loop?

Outer Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop?

Outer Loop has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,391 ft to 3,431 ft.

▼ How long is Outer Loop?

Outer Loop is 2,083 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Loop?

There is no information about dogs being allowed on Outer Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.

▼ How do I access Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Loop are:

Parking (1.1 miles away)
Parking (1.7 miles away)
Petrified Forest Trailhead (1.8 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Loop?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Outer Loop. The trail is 2,083 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Outer Loop?

Outer Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 752 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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