Be part of history as we celebrate the opening of Phase 1 of The Great Trail Build. Destination: Bear! Join us Oct. 10–12, 2025, at Great Bear Ski Valley and catch some of our weekend events.

Weekend Schedule

• Friday, Oct. 10 – Guided Tours (Starting at 6:00 PM)
  Discover the brand-new singletrack with evening guided tours led by FAST. Groups will start rolling out at 6:00 PM—come see the trails first-hand!

• Saturday, Oct. 11 – Open Ride (Park open/close)
  The trails are open! Come out and ride at your own pace, explore Phase 1, and get a feel for the new build ahead of Sunday’s big celebration.

• Sunday, Oct. 12 – Ribbon Cutting & Celebration (11:00 AM–3:00 PM)
  Join us for an official phase 1 ribbon cutting, guided trail rides, Take A Kid Mountain Biking, and a community celebration of Sioux Falls’ newest trails. The lodge at Great Bear will be open for food, drinks, and social gathering—making it the perfect spot to hang out after exploring the new trails.

After years of waiting, bikes are finally welcome at Great Bear—marking the start of a bold new era —come ride, socialize, celebrate, and be part of the next chapter of Sioux Falls singletrack!