The Rim Trail
Rapid City · South Dakota
2.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
31 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
2.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
31 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
The Rim Trail is a 2.8-mile mountain bike trail near Rapid City, South Dakota. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 31 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Rapid City rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Rapid City.
Mountain Biking in Rapid City
Rapid City is one of the mountain biking hubs in South Dakota, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The Rim Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Ground
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
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The Rim Trail FAQ
Where is The Rim Trail?
The Rim Trail is a mountain bike trail near Rapid City, South Dakota. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is The Rim Trail?
The Rim Trail is 2.8 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 31 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for The Rim Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near The Rim Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Rapid City include Cookie Lady, Petty Theft, Bone Up, Bone Collector, Howling Beagle Upper. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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