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640 ft
Distance
00:03:23
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
3,720 ft
Altitude min
3,794 ft
Altitude max
3,794 ft
Altitude start
3,727 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
331 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:03:23
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Upper Dirks Draw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27604 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Upper Dirks Draw is a 640 ft popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 8.6 km average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 15.0 km avg distance
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  • 213 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Aug 19, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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May 19, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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Nov 19, 2025 @ 12:32pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
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Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
Apr 30, 2025
 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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Dirks Draw

        ▼ Where is Upper Dirks Draw located?
        Upper Dirks Draw 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 44.09264, -103.24916.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Dirks Draw?
        Upper Dirks Draw is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.6%.
        ▼ Is Upper Dirks Draw a point to point trail?
        Upper Dirks Draw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Dirks Draw?
        Upper Dirks Draw is 195.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Dirks Draw?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Dirks Draw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Dirks Draw?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Dirks Draw are:
        • April (14 activities)
        • November (13 activities)
        • October (13 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Dirks Draw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Dirks Draw are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Dirks Draw?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Dirks Draw. The trail is 195.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Dirks Draw?
        Upper Dirks Draw is a very popular trail. There have been 1,298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,915 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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