Bridge over Big Sioux River – Pedestrian Bridge loop from Howard Wood Field

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Bridge over Big Sioux River – Pedestrian Bridge loop from Howard Wood Field

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Bridge over Big Sioux River – Pedestrian Bridge loop from Howard Wood Field

03:06

50.7km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.1 km for 91 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.49 km

Bridge over Big Sioux River

Highlight • Bridge

One of several pedestrian bridges along the Big Sioux River Recreation Trail. It is a beautiful metal trestle bride that gives you a cool view of the river below.

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10.2 km

View from bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The factory is kinda stinky but you get some nice switchbacks back down to the bottom.

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12.8 km

The Arc of Dreams

Highlight • Monument

The Arc of Dreams is a monumental stainless-steel sculpture spanning the Big Sioux River between 6th and 8th streets. It was created by South Dakota Artist Laureate Dale Claude Lamphere …

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25.1 km

Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge across the Big Sioux River

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge provides convenient access to the Big Sioux River Greenway with a public parking lot on the south side of the Big Sioux River

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25.6 km

Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Beautiful pedestrian bridge over the Big Sioux River. The bridge is an old railway bridge that was converted as part of the Sioux Falls Bike Trail.

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25.8 km

Sertoma Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Sertoma Park is an outdoor recreation area in the south of Sioux Falls. The are hosts multiple playgrounds, picnic areas (including pavilions), a butterfly house and aquarium and an outdoor …

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48.5 km

Bathrooms, shelter, bike stand with pump and tools

Highlight • Rest Area

Everything you need right there. Water fountain too.

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48.8 km

Railway Bridge over Big Sioux River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of an active railway bridge that passes over Big Sioux River. You have a good view of the bridge from a distance and then the trail takes you underneath it.

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50.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

9.06 km

7.58 km

2.77 km

829 m

802 m

154 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

16.9 km

3.93 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

September 19, 2023,Sioux Falls Metro Loop

A nice paved loop all around the city. The west side is very open and kinda boring, very industrial with some golf courses mixed in Great views of planes landing and the prison over here. Once you get into the town its super nice. Many more trees and shade, parks and eateries. A really nice trail