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Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Rapid City, South Dakota · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 20 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hanson-Larsen Memorial 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.
What runners say about Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
“It's Beautiful if you go before Sunrise looking down on M Hill.”
“This trial has its own character…just careful coz the way it is describe on other trail app…they considered it as Easy trail…but its not…but that just me…”
First time hiking in years, 300 lbs no map and just went for it. Really enjoyed the trail well marked and clean with plenty of parking.
Great hike right in town. This week and last week flowers in full bloom. I was able to see so many native plants.....beautiful!
I love this park and all the trails it has to offer from going mountain biking, hiking or just to take the kids out the get some fresh air in the outdoors and with rapid creek right there what's not to love!
Close in hiking for rapid city Occasional rattlesnake sightings but very rare
Trail conditions & character
“It's Beautiful if you go before Sunrise looking down on M Hill.”
“Really enjoyed the trail well marked and clean with plenty of parking.”
“Really enjoyed the trail well marked and clean with plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance20 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitehlmprc.com
- Phone+1 605-394-4175
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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