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3.3 miles
Distance
603 ft
Climb
-615 ft
Descent
00:07:52
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
5,328 ft
Altitude min
5,935 ft
Altitude max
5,374 ft
Altitude start
5,364 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-49.4%
Grade max
31.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,221 ft
Distance flat
00:07:52
Avg time
Rimrock Lower Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorthern Black Hills
Spearfish, South Dakota -
Ref Number#79
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Global Ranking#121006 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBlack Hills National Forest
The Rimrock Trail meanders through the upper section of Spearfish Canyon along Spearfish Creeks, then climbs up to the canyon rim for views of Terry Peak, Old Baldy, and Crow Peak. Ride on top of the cliffs as you flow through stands of ponderosa pine, quaking aspen, and paper birch.
Access Info
The Rimrock Trail can be accessed from the Little Spearfish Trailhead located near Rod and Gun Campground. The trail includes two loop trails and a spur trail that connects to the Old Baldy Trail, for a total of 7.2 miles of trail.
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Nearby Trails
- Little Spearfish Ranger Draw Connector 1,125 ft
- Rimrock Trail Upper Loop 1 mile
- Rimrock Spur A 2 miles
- Little Spearfish Trail 2 miles
- Tinton Trail- Recovery Ridge 3 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rimrock Lower Loop
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Where is Rimrock Lower Loop located?
Rimrock Lower 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 44.33863, -103.96317.
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How hard is Rimrock Lower Loop?
Rimrock Lower Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Rimrock Lower Loop?
Rimrock Lower Loop has 603 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 615 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,328 ft to 5,935 ft.
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Is Rimrock Lower Loop a point to point trail?
Rimrock Lower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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