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Distance
1.05 miles
Elevation Gain
141 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Wildflowers
Dog Friendly
Romantic
Family Friendly
Forest
Easy Parking
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Added by Rachael Westergard
Great Bear Valley Trail is a heavily forested trail with easy access and free parking.
Great Bear Ski Valley is a ski area in Sioux Falls that also has wooded trails that run throughout the property. The trails are free to hike and offer a secluded, private place to get outside and away from the city.
In the winter, the trails can be used to cross country ski as well. We found this place this summer and consider it a gem of Sioux Falls. There is no traffic noise, hardly any other people there, and free to hike at. Our kids love exploring the trails and finding all the little critters. Speaking of critters, there are definitely bugs, so bring bug spray!
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Sam Anderson
2/14/2025
Great Bear is known for skiing but it’s a great place for summer hikes too! If you are training, hiking up and down the ...
Not Crowded
Well Maintained
Easy To Park
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