--- title: The Big Sioux River Recreation Trail and Greenway date: 2019-12-03T14:57:27-06:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/the-big-sioux-river-recreation-trail-and-greenway" section: Listings --- ![](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC01996.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=550&h=241&q=98&f=webp&c=49e9e88a&v=0e2ee9faac58cc0c225c269ab11fcfc66347874b9d1d79ef9dac8f0fc3783a5f) # The Big Sioux River Recreation Trail and Greenway ![](/assets/images/icons/desktop.svg)Website [Visit Website](http://www.siouxfallsparks.org) ![](/assets/images/icons/phone-alt-pink.svg)Contact [605.367.8222](tel:605.367.8222) ## Location Information and Nearby Listings - ![](/assets/images/icons/map-star.svg)The Big Sioux River Recreation Trail and Greenway - [![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin-numbered.svg)1Yankton Trail Park](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/yankton-trail-park) - [![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin-numbered.svg)2Falls Park](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/falls-park) - [![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin-numbered.svg)3Spencer Park](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/spencer-park) The bike trail system includes a 19-mile loop, as well as over 17 miles of spurs connecting neighborhoods to the main trail. Walk, jog, bike, or rollerblade your way along the Big Sioux River as it flows through Sioux Falls. The River Greenway offers a paved bike trail that winds through scenic urban and wildlife areas. The trails are maintained in the winter as well, so enjoy a nice crisp winter walk for year-round outdoor enjoyment. [More trail information](https://www.siouxfalls.gov/activities-recreation/parks-trails/trails/recreation-trail) Rent a bike at a local store, and ride the trail! [Nyberg's Ace](/listing/nybergs-ace) (Downtown location) [Spoke-N-Sport](/listing/spoke-n-sport) Read more about Sioux Falls being named as a [Runner Friendly Community](https://www.rrca.org/programs/runner-friendly-community/) by Road Runners Club of America. Looking for community riding events? Check out [Falls Area Bicyclists](https://www.fallsareabicyclists.org/)! ## ![Trip Advisor Reviews](/assets/images/tripadvisor-logo.svg) ### TripAdvisor Traveler Rating ![Trip Advisor Rating: 4.8](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/5.0-14796-5.svg) **100%** recommended [159 Reviews](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g54805-d7062429-Reviews-Sioux_Falls_Bike_Trails-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796) | [Write a Review](https://www.tripadvisor.com/UserReview-g54805-d7062429-Sioux_Falls_Bike_Trails-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796)--- #### City trail ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed August 18, 2023 Nice paved trail that circles the city. Easy to follow with many signs and restroom/water spots. Includes the Falls and the outside Amphitheatre when I caught a concert. [Read Full Review for City trail (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d7062429-r911258556-Sioux_Falls_Bike_Trails-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review911258556) --- #### Love it so much! ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed March 16, 2023 I loved Sioux falls because of the beautiful sights. I loved the fresh air smell and the peaceful environment. [Read Full Review for Love it so much! (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d7062429-r882401741-Sioux_Falls_Bike_Trails-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review882401741) --- #### Scenic trails for miles and miles ![4 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s4.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed January 15, 2023 I have not taken all the trails, but they are scenic and safe, a cyclist's dream. You can follow the river from the retail-heavy South Side to Downtown, the more industrial northern parts of the... [Read Full Review for Scenic trails for miles and miles (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d7062429-r875220910-Sioux_Falls_Bike_Trails-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review875220910) --- #### tail goes throughout the falls area and circles the city ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed June 23, 2022 This trail is in good shape and has many scenic areas throughout Sioux Falls. We enjoyed the full circle around the city. There were bike repair stations at 2 locations. 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