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Arrowhead Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 361 Google reviews · Running trail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Arrowhead Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

City park offering paved and unpaved hiking trails through an old quarry.

What runners say about Arrowhead Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (361 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Such a peaceful place to come walk or just come enjoy nature & the beautiful barn.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“They are clearly marked with length also so you can plan your walk.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“It is a wonderfully maintained space with plenty of room to walk around, and the scenery is peaceful and refreshing.”

Very pretty here! This is an easy Walk/hike with kids. There are A lot of Grasshopers, they are loud and On the Pathway while you are walking. They have benches Throughout your path to take a break. To find the Barn follow th Sign once you enter, it will take you through a long road.

★★★★★ — R , Jun 2025

My favorite place to see the sunrise! Great paved pathways and a nice quiet place. Unfortunately no pets allowed, hence only 4 stars.

★★★★☆ — Lynora , Mar 2018

What a great place to take the kids. Feed the ducks and the geese and go for a nice little hike. Beautiful park!

★★★★★ — Brian , Jun 2023

This is a decent park. We visited March 29th, 2024. There are picnic tables, a restroom building, Port a potties by the water features. Two seperate water features, one of which is specifically for feeding the water fowl. When we visited in the spring, the restroom building and barn were not open.

★★★★☆ — April , Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 361 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Such a peaceful place to come walk or just come enjoy nature & the beautiful barn.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“Most of the other trails had actual sidewalks, but the handicap accessible trail had asphalt paving which seemed a little in disrepair.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There’s plenty of parking, a porta-potty on site, a couple of picnic tables, and some benches throughout the trails for a rest.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“It is a wonderfully maintained space with plenty of room to walk around, and the scenery is peaceful and refreshing.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There’s plenty of parking, a porta-potty on site, a couple of picnic tables, and some benches throughout the trails for a rest.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“I was a little disappointed by the handicap accessible trail.”

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Plan your run at Arrowhead Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesiouxfalls.org
  • Phone+1 605-367-8222

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Arrowhead Park

1600 S River Bluff Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.