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1,141 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
3,493 ft
Altitude min
3,619 ft
Altitude max
3,619 ft
Altitude start
3,493 ft
Altitude end
-11.087%
Grade
-21.927%
Grade max
5.983%
Grade min
172 ft
Distance climb
910 ft
Distance down
58 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Upper Rim Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29267 in Trail Running
    • #14648 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Upper Rim is a 1,141 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • Trail Arts
    since 2014
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Upper Rim Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
May 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026 @ 8:33am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Mar 19, 2026
Dec 30, 2025 @ 11:59am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Dec 30, 2025
 In great shape for Dec 30 - no snow, beautiful day.
Jul 13, 2025 @ 8:41am
Jul 13, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:02am
Apr 30, 2025
 reporter HLMP Open! Trails will be good until the next rain - 4-30-25 AM
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on May 19, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Rim located?
      Upper Rim 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 44.09061, -103.24548.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Rim?
      Upper Rim is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.087%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Rim?
      Upper Rim has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,493 ft to 3,619 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Rim a point to point trail?
      Upper Rim is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Rim?
      Upper Rim is 1,141 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Rim?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Rim. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Rim? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Rim are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Rim?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Rim. The trail is 1,141 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Rim?
      Upper Rim is a moderately popular trail. There have been 761 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 913 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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