Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) Advances Great Bear Trail Build, Announces Phase 2 and Community Events
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Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) Advances Great Bear Trail Build, Announces Phase 2 and Community Events
Sioux Falls, SD – April 14, 2026 — Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) is entering a pivotal stage in The Great Trail Build at Great Bear Ski Valley, with construction crews returning to complete Phase 1 and planning already underway for future expansion.
The IMBA Trail Solutions crew is back on site to finish the remaining pieces of Phase 1, bringing the project closer to delivering approximately five miles of purpose-built, multi-use singletrack. Designed for long-term sustainability and a wide range of rider abilities, the trail system highlights the community’s continued investment in outdoor recreation in the Sioux Falls region.
With Phase 1 nearing completion, FAST is actively advancing plans for Phase 2, which will expand trail mileage and introduce more progressive riding opportunities. Fundraising efforts are now underway to support continued development.
“This is the moment where the vision really starts to come to life,” said FAST President Ronpaul Dezell. “We’re not just building trails—we’re building something that will change how people experience Great Bear and connect with the outdoors in Sioux Falls. And we’re just getting started.”
FAST is also inviting the community to take part in two upcoming events that support local trails and stewardship efforts:
FAST Bike & Gear Swap
April 19, 2026 | Great Bear Ski Valley Lodge
A community-driven event where attendees can buy, sell, and browse bikes, boards, skis, and outdoor gear, with proceeds supporting trail development and maintenance.
https://www.fallsareasingletrack.org/events/2026-bike-gear-swapEarth Day Trail Cleanup
April 25, 2026
Volunteers will come together to prepare local trails for the season, reinforcing FAST’s commitment to responsible trail use and environmental stewardship.
https://www.fallsareasingletrack.org/events/earth-day-trail-clean-up-2026-leaders-park
FAST remains dedicated to protecting, creating, and enhancing quality trail experiences in partnership with local land managers and trail users.
For more information, to get involved, or to support future phases of trail development, visit www.fallsareasingletrack.org
Donations - Interested parties are encouraged to visit FAST's donation page at fallsareasingletrack.org/donate or to reach out via email to fallsareasingletrack@gmail.com to arrange consultations to discuss giving options that align with their philanthropic goals.
The Great Trail Build. Destination: Bear - For more details about this project, visit: fallsareasingletrack.org/trails/great-bear
About Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST)
FAST is a not-for-profit recreational trail-building and management organization with a mission to protect, create, and enhance quality trail experiences for mountain bikers, in cooperation with other trail users, in the Sioux Falls area. FAST actively promotes responsible trail use, supports volunteer trail work, assists land managers with trail management issues, and improves relations among all trail user groups.
Since 2010, FAST has fostered a partnership with the City of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department to build and maintain singletrack trails in multiple city parks. To date, FAST actively manages and maintains over 20 miles of single track, and its footprint continues to grow.
Contact
Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST)
PO Box 90144
Sioux Falls, SD 57109
fallsareasingletrack@gmail.com
fallsareasingletrack.org
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Media Inquiries
Reva Graves
Communication Director
Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST)
fallsareasingletrack@gmail.com
Brad Blomberg
Secretary
Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST)
bblomberg@mediaone.com
