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1,214 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:02:27
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
1,424 ft
Altitude min
1,467 ft
Altitude max
1,426 ft
Altitude start
1,444 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
285 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:02:27
Avg time

Upper Skunkworks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Dunham Park Singletrack
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Other
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Falls Area Singletrack

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Upper Skunkworks is a 1,214 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Sioux Falls South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features berm, drop, jump, log ride, rock face, rock garden, skinny and other. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Access through stagecoach or through silver valley trailhead

Disclaimer

Ride trail at your own risk. Trail closed during wet conditions. Advanced feature sections within this trail.

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Sep 21, 2024 @ 5:28pm
Sep 21, 2024
 A few leaves on the climb but good all around
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Skunkworks

        ▼ Where is Upper Skunkworks located?
        Upper Skunkworks is located in Dunham Park Singletrack, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Dunham Park Singletrack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.53454, -96.8033.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Skunkworks?
        Upper Skunkworks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Skunkworks?
        Upper Skunkworks has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,424 ft to 1,467 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Skunkworks a point to point trail?
        Upper Skunkworks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Skunkworks?
        Upper Skunkworks is 1,214 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Skunkworks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Skunkworks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Skunkworks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Skunkworks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Skunkworks?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Skunkworks is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,214 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Skunkworks?
        Upper Skunkworks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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