This place helps me keep my sanity living out here in eastern South dakota. It's literally one of the best paved bike trails that bypasses all roads in the upper midwest. Plus the sheer variety of parks and scenery along the various parts of the trail makes it seem a lot longer than it actually is. They also added an extra part of the trail and now it goes to family park so that adds even more scenery and quiet area explore and relax.
They seem pretty good about trail upkeep also they are repaving a part of the trail right now that really needed it which is also a plus. Highly recommended if you have a bike you should be at least trying this trail out.... 20 miles to do the loop ....the part that goes to family park will add around 8 Miles and the part that goes by the Smithfield plant will add another 2 mi totaling 30 mi.
A few tips... If the wind is coming out of the North do the loop counter-clockwise and if the wind is coming out of the South do the loop clockwise. The biggest stretch of open areas in the western part of the trail so it helps to have the wind on your side on the Western half. I like to park at either Dunham park or the softball complex but you can park at any park...
Read moreGreat bike trail. Nicely paved and well taken care of. Lots of beautiful stops along the way. I do feel like signage could be a bit better. There were a few times where I wasn’t sure if I was still on the bike path. My bike clocked the ride at 23 miles. Appreciate the bike stations and bathroom opportunities along the route, however I really wish there were cold drinking water stations. Will be hoping in the bike...
Read moreThe Sioux Falls bicycle trail is absolutely wonderful! Such a blessing for the many in our community who use the trail to bike to...
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