more stats
1,017 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
3,306 ft
Altitude min
3,371 ft
Altitude max
3,371 ft
Altitude start
3,307 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
600 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time

Thunderdog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1726 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4023 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #2 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden

Thunderdog is a recently built flow trail with many berms of various sizes and several tabletop jumps. It has a quick upper loop, where you can practice hitting three jumps and six berms without losing too much elevation. It is designated MTB and downhill only. From the top, there is access to a dirt jump area down the hill to the west, near the U-Haul.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 223 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 660 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Oct 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to thunderdog trailhead (44.086730, -103.251140)

      Photos

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      Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:51pm
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      Jun 27, 2025 @ 11:37am
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      Jun 27, 2025 @ 11:03am
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      Jun 27, 2025 @ 11:03am
      Jun 27, 2025

      Videos

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      Large jump
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      0:08 | 22 | Nov 21, 2025 , Rapid City
      Top of Trail
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      0:12 | 13 | Nov 21, 2025 , Rapid City
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Thanks for building it as a new flow jump trail vs degrading your awesome tech trails! Rides well, great blue jump trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thunderdog located?
      Thunderdog 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 44.08673, -103.25114.
      ▼ How hard is Thunderdog?
      Thunderdog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunderdog?
      Thunderdog has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,306 ft to 3,371 ft.
      ▼ How long is Thunderdog?
      Thunderdog is 1,017 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunderdog?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Thunderdog. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thunderdog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thunderdog are:
      • August (110 activities)
      • September (76 activities)
      • May (73 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Thunderdog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunderdog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunderdog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Thunderdog. The trail is 1,017 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thunderdog?
      Thunderdog is a very popular trail. There have been 2,019 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,949 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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