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September 7, 2009 Overall Rating
 2 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: WuJJ
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
Rode this trail today. I was expecting a great ride from the previous reviews but ended up quite disappointed. We rode it counter-clockwise. Parts of the trail are not well marked, and this seems to be a rarely ridden trail. My friend end I were lost three times. Forest Service has been cutting down a lot of trees in several areas and covering the trail, forcing us to spend a few minutes to find the trail again. There were also tons of fallen trees on the trail. If you are in an exploring mood, then this might be a fun ride. I think this could be a really fun trail if it were well marked and maintained. Recommended Route:
I parked at Gold Run trailhead as it was easy to access. I think clockwise might be slightly more fun. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Storm Mountain
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Review Date
July 20, 2004 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: CaptianCrash
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Weekend Warrior Summary:
This 10 mile loop is sweet...it has some tech, some fast rolling stuff and a few water crossings...and if you are lucky you will see a shirtless girl walking her dogs and pushing a stroller...no lie...o.k. it wasen't the best sight, but it makes for a great story to tell...there was one point after going through a gate I lost the trail, and I still don't know how I lost it...but it was easy to pick up again. There was a couple of climbs that I walked, but the pay-off is great and you always have a great view of the lake and some little neon green snakes and some deer as well. I would say it is intermediate to high intermediate because of the shape you should be in to keep this an enjoyable route...if you are not in great shape don't try to tackle the whole loop...It took just under 2 hours with a couple of rest stops to soak in the beauty. Recommended Route:
From the Deerfield resort get on the trail and head west that saves the best for last Other recommended trails in the same area:
Mick, Boneyard, Centennial
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Review Date
January 15, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Every few months
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Reviewed by: Royce
, from Onida,SD Summary:
I have ridden this trail both directions and i like to go counterclockwise,because of the long downhill to the lake.It is as good a singletrack as you can get in the area.The reason i ride this trail is that the temp up here is much cooler than down in rapid city.So if your in rapid city ,its hotter than hell and you want to go on a ride close to town than this is it. Recommended Route:
take hwy 16(mount rushmore road) out of rapid city,go to hill city.take hwy 385 north towards deerfield lake.turn at the national forest campground road.The ftrail cuts across the road about a mile ahead,youll see the signs.park along the road and jump on. Other recommended trails in the same area:
40,it hooks on to 40L and takes you down to mystic,great ride,centennial.
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Review Date
September 9, 2002 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: Eric A
, from Sioux Falls SD Summary:
This is a great trail , one of the best I have ridden in South Dakota , one of the best I've ever ridden . The singletrack is most excellent especailly on the areas northor west of the lake , they in a wide open praire area alnog they trail and like a riding on a roller coaster. It was like heaven !!! There were some jeep roads that were easy going after the dam area . about half way around . Then more singletrak in a forested area with a great downhill leading to the lake . There are 2 paved road crossings and a few across gravel but there was virtally no traffic. just beware of the cows :P .
I have ridden several trails in the Black Hills and find that IMHO this one is one of the best. Recommended Route:
We started at the North Shore trailhead and headed north on the trail clockwise . Other recommended trails in the same area:
Old Baldy , Rimrock .
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Review Date
July 30, 2002 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: Bill
, from Palermo, NJ Summary:
This trail is 80%-90% singletrack with some sections of jeep roads interspersed. Lots of ups and downs. Some steep, but mostly rideable. One or two longer climbs/descents. The trail runs through pine forest and open prairie around the lake. Exellent views of the lake and the surrounding hills. Recommended Route:
I actually rode this trail twice. Once clockwise, once counter-clockwise. Each time starting at Dutchman Campground. Both ways were fun.
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