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Skyline Wilderness Park Trail Access
4.4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Rapid City, South Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skyline Wilderness Park Trail Access' 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 Skyline Wilderness Park Trail Access
Nice place to see sunset. Cool Ridgeline road drive. Views of the city in all directions. Trail system available for hiking. Popular with teens at night.
As far as walking trails go it's pretty rad, when it comes to MTB though it's gnarly in some places. If you're not familiar with the trails I suggest have a walk through first and planning your route. Prepare for some surprises and rock the brain bucket. All in all solid runs though. 4 out of 5.
Was able to photograph a beautiful sunset over the city skyline. Tool station for bicyclists and public restrooms on site. Trails are in the area. The trails seem to be popular with local teens around sunset. Glad to see them out having fun and getting exercise!
Great hiking and biking! Some of the best in town trails you will find anywhere!
Plan your run at Skyline Wilderness Park Trail Access
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
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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