Big Sioux Recreation Area South Dakota Trail Reviews

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Big Sioux Recreation Area

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(2.33 of 5)

No. of Reviews: 6

There are 2 trail areas in the park. The first is mostly dirt single track. This first trailhead is visible from the parking lot. The second trail is a mix of singletrack and doubletrack and can be found by riding down the paved path (look for the trail on your right when riding down from the parking lot). These trails offer some excellent views of the Big Sioux River.

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Latitude	43.580763912992545
Longitude	-96.60100221633911
Trail Directions	Take I-90 to the Brandon exit which is just east of Sioux Falls. Go south into Brandon and look for the signs. Once you get to the park take a right when you get to the stop sign. Park at the top of the hill and head down from the lot to the trailhead.
Trail Length	7 miles
Trail Level	Intermediate
Trail Type	Singletrack & Fire Roads
City/County	Brandon

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Review Date October 3, 2006 Overall Rating 2 of 5 Aerobic Difficulty 2 of 5 Technical Difficulty 2 of 5 Ridden Trail: Once a month Rate this review?		Reviewed by: slickrockross , Cross Country Rider Summary: Not a bad trail for beginners or someone looking to get a quick fix. They are short loops (1-1.5 miles). Not very technical but it has a couple of hills that will give you some exercise. Recommended Route: Loop around the hiking trail and the main trail, either way will work Other recommended trails in the same area: Beaver Creek Nature Area, Union Grove State Park. Would you like to Comment? Join MTBR for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Review Date March 29, 2005 Overall Rating 3 of 5 Aerobic Difficulty 3 of 5 Technical Difficulty 3 of 5 Ridden Trail: Once a week Rate this review?		Reviewed by: CaptianCrash , Cross Country Rider Summary: SUPER MUDDY RIGHT NOW...Give it 2 weeks. Would you like to Comment? Join MTBR for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Review Date March 29, 2005 Overall Rating 0 of 5 Aerobic Difficulty 0 of 5 Technical Difficulty 0 of 5 Ridden Trail: Once a week Rate this review?		Reviewed by: CaptianCrash , Cross Country Rider Summary: SUPER MUDDY RIGHT NOW...Give it 2 weeks. Would you like to Comment? Join MTBR for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Review Date May 31, 2004 Overall Rating 3 of 5 Aerobic Difficulty 3 of 5 Technical Difficulty 2 of 5 Ridden Trail: Once a week Rate this review?		Reviewed by: iridefisherhkek , Weekend Warrior Summary: Close prox. to SF is a bonus, but the trail could use some work. The big hill climb is a decent workout, but easily manageable. The topography out there would be excellent for more trails. If we could get some people together to carve more trails out there, we should; it could have some kickas trails with a little work. Recommended Route:* I recommend the lower loop first (marked on the signs as the hiking trail) for a warmup, then hit the big hill, down through the meadow, hit the archery range, then the hiking trail again for fun. Have no idea how long, but I'm pretty sure it's shorter than seven miles. Almost no singletrack-which is why it needs work. Other recommended trails in the same area: Newton Hills is way more fun, but almost a 30 minute drive. With some work, brandon could be as fun easily. Would you like to Comment? Join MTBR for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.

Review Date May 17, 2004 Overall Rating 3 of 5 Aerobic Difficulty 3 of 5 Technical Difficulty 3 of 5 Ridden Trail: Once a month Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5, 2.00 votes Rate this review?		Reviewed by: CaptianCrash , Weekend Warrior Summary: Perfect Distance...If you live in the Sioux Falls "METRO" this is a great spot to hit. Just outside of Brandon and has some real good spots...there is one killer climb that will test you or leave you breathless. The rest of the trail is good, the lower loop has a couple of sketchy log bridges that are slick in the morning...this is a horse trail as well, but not a lot of people on horses use it...the area also has a archery course on it, which I have never seen used either...just don't get shot and it's a good ryde>>> Recommended Route: Take the big hill first and the rest is up and down...save the lower loop for the end...it can be fast and fun...air included! Other recommended trails in the same area: Newton Hills...Hole in the Hill Ski Area, East of Brookings. Would you like to Comment? Join MTBR for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.