Discover the Best Sioux Falls Bike Trails

Sioux Falls, South Dakota has some awesome bike trails to explore! Whether you live in Sioux Falls and are looking for some new riding spots to check out or you’re just passing through, these trails won’t disappoint.

These rides are featured on our Ride Spot app page too. Ride Spot is a free app that helps riders discover great routes created by local bike shops, advocacy groups, and other riders. Download the app, log in, and search “ERIK’S Bike Shop – Sioux Falls” to see turn-by-turn directions for these rides.

Big Sioux Recreation Loop

This trail is located in Brandon, South Dakota, in the Big Sioux Recreation Area. The paved 2.5-mile loop highlights beautiful scenery throughout the state park, with access to various grass loops that give you wonderful views of the Big Sioux River and the surrounding landscape. There are also some great off-road riding sections that you can explore with your fat bike or mountain bike. If you are looking for a simple, casual ride with ample sights to feast your eyes on, this loop is ideal!

Learn more about Big Sioux Recreation Loop.

Falls Park Loop

The Falls Park Loop showcases the best of the Sioux Falls Bike Trail. The Loop takes you through various parks on your way to the famous Falls Park. When you arrive, be sure to walk around and take in the views as the Big Sioux River cascades over the limestone and red quartzite. After enjoying Falls Park, you can ride the loop back into town and swing by our ERIK’S Sioux Falls shop and take in the various eateries located just off the bike trail.

Learn more about Falls Park and see Falls Park Loop trail maps.

Full Sioux Falls Bike Loop

The full bike loop in Sioux Falls is approximately 20 miles of paved bike trail that runs along the Big Sioux River, with over 11 miles of spurs connecting neighborhoods to the main trail. Specifically, the River Greenway section explores the scenic urban and wildlife areas of Sioux Falls.

Learn more about the full Sioux Falls bike loop.

Mountain Biking Singletrack Options

Sioux Falls has great singletracks at Yankton Trail Park, Tuthill Park, Leaders Park, and a new singletrack trail off of Legacy Park. If you love the adventure of mountain biking, there are plenty of options to explore and build your skills!

ERIK’S Sioux Falls Moon and Stars Group Ride

Want to explore Sioux Falls’ awesome bike loop with others and make new cycling friends? The Moon and Stars is a casual, fun, family-friendly, no-drop group ride that leaves from ERIK’S Sioux Falls shop. The exact distance of the ride varies from week to week and typically winds along shared city streets and Sioux Falls’ awesome bike path. Every once in a while, the group will explore a little basic singletrack. It ends at Remedy Brewing downtown for beers and a hang.

This ride takes place year-round on a monthly basis. Check out the ERIK’S Event Calendar for the schedule of rides or email Christie Kennelly, ckennelly@eriksbikeshop.com, for more info.

Please note: You’ll need to fill out the Ride Waiver before you participate in your first Moon and Stars ride. Save the email confirmation to show to your ride leader to participate.

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Now that you are clued into the best bike rides in Sioux Falls, start planning your adventures! Invite some friends and be sure to include a stop at ERIK’S Sioux Falls to say hi, get your tires inflated, and to stock up on any last-minute gear you may need for your ride.