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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northern Black Hills
    Spearfish, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #79
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121006 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Black 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.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:20am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      RobinDavid
      Tried riding out of the campground headed in counterclockwise direction and trail is so overgrown, we rode for 1/4 mile or so not seeing trail at all and gave up. We may have quit too soon but this section is in serious need of trimming salad. I would help but we are passing through.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Rimrock Lower Loop?
      Rimrock Lower Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rimrock Lower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rimrock Lower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rimrock Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rimrock Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rimrock Lower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Rimrock Lower Loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rimrock Lower Loop?
      Rimrock Lower Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 446 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 426 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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