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Shanks Quarry Motorized Trailhead
4.1 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Rapid City, South Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shanks Quarry Motorized Trailhead'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 Shanks Quarry Motorized Trailhead
Note this trail closes 12/15-3/15 - double check before you go. Lots of bike trails and hiking. Beware of hunters too. Snakes have been known to show themselves in warm months. It's great!
Great seasonal single track minutes from town, if your wanting hiking, stick to buzzards roost or wait till December 15. Connects to Schroeder trail head off Nemo.
Nice park with lots of different trails to choose from. Would definitely put this one back on the list for next trip....and there will be a next trip.
Nice easy trail for stock 4x4. One spot had a good pucker factor but made it out easy.
Trail conditions & character
“Great seasonal single track minutes from town, if your wanting hiking, stick to buzzards roost or wait till December 15.”
Plan your run at Shanks Quarry Motorized Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 605-673-9200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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