Name: Pony Express
Rating: 2.0

“A short trail on gravel road/two track that bypasses the summit to access other trails.”

— ktboundary Thompson

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There is one gate to pass through.

Description

Start from the end of Pony Express Lane and follow the gravel road up the steep hill passing through one gate. Go around the summit on an easy two-track to the junction with the Ridge Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Pine and prairie.

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Land Manager: City of Spearfish Parks and Recreation

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Looking west from the summit. Photo Credit: blackhillsthehike.com

Looking back down the Lookout Mountain Trail to the northwest.

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1.2 Miles 2.0 Kilometers 87% Runnable Doubletrack	348' 106 m Ascent -99' -30 m Descent
4,299' 1,310 m High 3,951' 1,204 m Low	7% Avg Grade (4°) 26% Max Grade (15°)
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Pony Express

1.2 Miles 2.0 Kilometers

87%

Doubletrack

348' 106 m

-99' -30 m

4,299' 1,310 m

3,951' 1,204 m

7%

26%

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“A short trail on gravel road/two track that bypasses the summit to access other trails.”