Rapid City, South Dakota
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Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Rapid City
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Our top picks are Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park, Skyline Wilderness Area and Leonard “Swanny” Swanson Memorial Pathway.
These hiking, walking and biking options are all in Rapid City, South Dakota. The list includes urban trail systems, a paved creekside pathway and parks with documented nature trails; addresses and descriptions are limited to what the cited sources state.
Free · Rapid City, SD 57701
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park is a privately operated public park with more than 20 miles of trails within Rapid City. Its trail network accommodates hikers, bikers and runners, with routes described as ranging from gently graded to technical terrain.
Best for: hiking and mountain biking
Free · 2215 Skyline Drive, Rapid City, SD
Skyline Wilderness Area is a 150-acre public park with a network of single-track trails for walking, hiking and biking. The park is owned and maintained by Rapid City Parks and Recreation, and the city lists a trail map for the area.
Best for: hiking and biking
Free · Rapid City, SD
The Leonard “Swanny” Swanson Memorial Pathway is a paved multi-use route that follows Rapid Creek through Rapid City. It runs for more than 10 miles and connects places including Canyon Lake, Sioux Park, Founders Park and the Central States Fair campus.
Best for: walking and biking
Free · 4130 Adventure Trail, Rapid City, SD 57702
The Outdoor Campus–Rapid City is a South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks outdoor education center with more than 1.5 miles of nature trails. The state says the walking trails are for foot traffic, not bicycles.
Best for: nature walks
Free · 4181 Jackson Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57702
Canyon Lake Park is a city park on the banks of Rapid Creek. A path winds around the park and lake, providing a route for people on foot and bicycles.
Best for: walking and biking
Free · 8th & Omaha Street, Rapid City, SD
Memorial Park is a downtown green space along Rapid Creek and part of the city’s network of parks and pathway. Its creekside setting and walkway connect to the Leonard Swanson Memorial Pathway, which runs alongside the creek through the city.
Best for: creekside walks
Free · Rapid City, SD 57702
Rushmore Lions Nature Park is a city-listed park in Rapid City. Its name and city park listing identify it as a nature park; the city source does not specify trail features.
Best for: walking and nature trails
Free · Omaha Street & Mountain View Road, Rapid City, SD
Rapid City lists a Bike Skills Park at Omaha Street and Mountain View Road. It is a designated city recreation facility for bike skills; the city source does not give further trail or feature details.
Best for: biking
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