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Concept Plan 
In August 2023, Rock Solid Trail Contracting joined us in Spearfish to develop our first comprehensive and ambitious concept plan for new trails and the expansion of existing ones on city-owned and city-leased land. We started with an initial vision of five zones and carefully refined it to four distinct zones that will encompass the entire project. In collaboration with the City of Spearfish, we’ve been diligently working to turn this vision into a reality.

Gravity Trail System is Fully Funded!

Gravity Trail System is Fully Funded!

Timeline & Construction

  • Concept Report Completed: April 2023
    Cost: $11,000 (Sponsored by SRAM)

  • Detailed Design Completion: November 2024
    Cost: $28,000 (Funded by private donors)

  • Construction Phase Begins: Spring 2026
    Zone 3 & Partial zone 2: Gravity Trail System + Bike optimized beginner trail

    EXpected completion: september 2026

  • zone 1 concept & design: September 2026

    Cost: $25,000 (funded by your donations)

New Trails coming soon!

Contruction begins Spring 2016.

Zone 3: Located in the city campground above the ice skating rink, this will be a gravity-focused skills area featuring a progressive network of downhill trails. Riders can build confidence on beginner-friendly flow trails with berms and rollers, then advance to more challenging descents with steep chutes, rock gardens, and technical switchbacks.

Zone 2 (phase 2 only): this trail will extend from the existing beginner trails in Winterville further into the mouth of the canyon. This beginner-friendly, directional flow trail offers a smooth, rolling ride with sweeping berms, small jumps, skinnies, and rock gardens.

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Fundraising progress


zone 1: Forebay hub system

Zone 2: progressive skills area

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Zone 1: Forebay

Location: City Lease, State-Owned Lands Without Existing Trail Development


Recommendations:

  • Construct machine-built gravity trails with a start hub

  • Develop an XC flow trail

Current Status: We are working on obtaining land approval from the City of Spearfish and South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks.

Zone 4: Lookout Mountain

Location: City-Owned Land with Conservation Easement


Recommendations:

  • Build new beginner and intermediate trails to enhance the existing system

  • Reroute trails for improved sustainability

  • Create hike-only routes

  • Explore neighborhood connector opportunities

Current Status: The City of Spearfish is currently working on securing land use permissions for the Lookout Mountain Conservation Easement.

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