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42.53, -96.54 · rel 7362572
42.53, -96.54 · rel 7362572
River Loop
8,8 km from start to finish .
South Dakota · 42.53°N ·
96.54°W
8,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
19
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
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Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
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River Overlook
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on the route
8,8 km
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
River Loop is 8.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, River Loop takes approximately 2h 12min to complete.
No, River Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
River Loop starts near coordinates 42.5388, -96.5281.
River Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.