Hanson Larsen
Distance: 20m (Varies) | Climb: 2400ft | Surface: dirt, rocks
Experience
Also known as M-Hill or Cowboy Hill, this is an easily accessible trail system located right near downtown Rapid City. A great hiking/biking area with a great view of the city. There are several trail options from kid friendly to a more strenuous climb. Be sure to keep an eye on your surroundings as rattlesnakes are common in this area.
Directions
- SOUTH TRAILHEAD – Located in Rapid City, take Omaha St. to Founder’s Park (the concrete fish).
- NORTH TRAILHEAD – Located in Rapid City, take West Blvd N(running parallel to I-190), turn on Thrush Drive.
This is a wonderful hike for beginners and families and it’s super close to home. There are several different paths to take so you can hike it often without getting bored.
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Trail completion status: Completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 5
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Good trails
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Trail completion status: Completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4.2
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Good trail
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Trail completion status: Completed again
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 5.8
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Excellent sunny day. Beautiful sunset along the Sunset Loop.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3.26
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
A great family hike.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2.5
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Took a hike with my sister on May 16 in the AM. The trails were in great shape. Ground was soft and a few muddy spots on the west side from the rains the night before. Several types of wildflowers were beginning to bloom. Enjoyable hike.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
There are about ten different trails out there. Today we went on the Far East trail up to the Sunset Loop.
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Trail completion status: Completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3.5
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
The trail up to the letters was a bit hard to get traction in spots but other than that great in town hike.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Switchback adventure…great view, good trail, worth the effort:)
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Trail completion status: Completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 5
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Great trail right in town. Great views. Took our 4 kids-8,7,and two 4 year olds and they walked all the way up to the M.
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Trail completion status: Completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
nice trails so close to town
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 8
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Ok trail
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 0.8
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Took the trail through Flounder Valley the Tranquil Trail. Very nice, easy track and no city sounds. Hot outside but a lot of the trail is under trees. Very flat not much climbing at all.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4.10
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Great views of Rapid.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 1
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Lots of options, fun to see Rapid from this vantage point.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Looking forward to going back and finishing more of the trails.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
I love the variety in length, terrain, and views of this local hike spot!
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Trail completion status: Completed again
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Long or short, easy or challenging – there’s a hike for you right in the middle of Rapid City!
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Trail completion status: Completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Always a good hike.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2.2
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Nice trails for all ages and ability!
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3.15
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Beautiful sunny day. Great way to get out after the winter.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 3.49
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Beautiful trail & view.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Nice sunny day.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2.14
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Nice hiking right in town, has several trails to chose from. that is why I checked no on rail completed.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4
Gender: Male
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Great in town hiking.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 1.5
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Always great to hike this trail right in the middle of Rapid City when you don’t have too much time. Always finding new spots that I haven’t gotten to before.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2.7
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Another great trail with lots of options ranging from easy to challenging. We are trying to hit every trail in the park, but with so many options it’s hard to get them all (but that doesn’t keep us from trying!) Steep, rocky trails, easy strolls, beautiful solitary views or family fun at the “M” – this one is always a winner!
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 36
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
I really enjoy this hike as it is beautiful and in my backyard!
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 4.0
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail
Fun in town hike when there isn’t time to go out of town. Great hike.
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Trail completion status: Not completed
How: Hiking
Miles completed: 2.3
Gender: Female
Trail: Hanson Larsen Memorial Trail