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Almost all great running routes in Rapid City incorporate some section of the paved multi-use “Swanny” Trail along Rapid Creek. Nearly the entire 8-mile trail forms a sort of linear park. The path borders downtown, and can be easily accessed from Roosevelt Park, Memorial Park, or Founders Park. To the east, it heads through Steele Avenue Park and follows the riverbank to just past Campbell Street. To the west, runners can follow the route through Sioux Park, Jackson Park, and Canyon Park to the terminus at Cleghorn Canyon. For loop options, Canyon Lake Park and Memorial Park are the best areas to explore.
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Please be aware there are a lot of transient people by the creek along the bike path. Most of them are polite but unfortunately we’ve seen an increase in violent crimes the closer you are to memorial park. For less issues, please stick near the Canyon Lake side of the bike path. The whole path is absolutely beautiful and it smells amazing. Just be aware, like in any city, you may run into issues.