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2,965 ft
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:06:29
Avg time
3,718 ft
Altitude min
3,826 ft
Altitude max
3,732 ft
Altitude start
3,732 ft
Altitude end
-23.056%
Grade max
16.052%
Grade min
1,450 ft
Distance climb
1,273 ft
Distance down
241 ft
Distance flat
00:06:29
Avg time

Sunset North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58238 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19066 in E-Biking
    • #50485 in Trail Running
    • #33500 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Relatively flat loop on top of the hill, just north of the communications tower.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 43 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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reporter HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the next rain - 4-30-25 AM
Apr 28, 2025 @ 10:04am
Apr 28, 2025
Heavy rain, HLMP has closed access as of 4/28/25 AM
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Directions to sunset-north trailhead (44.093860, -103.248270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset North

        Where is Sunset North located?
        Sunset North is located in Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.09386, -103.24827.
        How hard is Sunset North?
        Sunset North is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Sunset North?
        Sunset North has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,718 ft to 3,826 ft.
        Is Sunset North a point to point trail?
        Sunset North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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