Sioux River Red Rock Trail

Sioux River Red Rock Trail The Sioux River Red Rock Trail is an outdoor recreational trail along the Big Sioux River in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. How can you help?

The Sioux River Red Rock Trail in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, was created in a cooperative effort between a committee of local residents and the City of Dell Rapids. Construction on the first segment of recreational trail, circling City Park, began in 2010. Since then the trail has been extended along the Big Sioux River to link the ball fields, scenic overlook, the dam, and western neighborhoods all the way to Golfview Drive near the golf course. One recent extension includes a half-mile hiking trail loop west of the dam in the southwest corner of Dells. It travels through an area of woods, quartzite rock formations, and natural prairie that is popular with local fisherman and hikers. The local garden club has made efforts to reestablish natural prairie wildflowers, creating scenery with an ever-changing palette. From 2023-2025, trail planning and construction is underway to make the stretch of Old Highway 77 from 4th to 15th St. safer for pedestrians and bicyclists by adding separate paths along the road and well-defined lighted crosswalks. Donations can be sent to the trail endowment fund:

Dell Rapids Trailway Fund
c/o Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
200 N. Cherapa Place
Sioux Falls SD 57103

On-line donations can be made at the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation website: https://sfacf.iphiview.com/sfacf/Accounts/FundDescription/tabid/495/dispatch/accountselection_id$46504_hash$bfe41403087ae2fb2de72d0bd9c0733a9e715f2b/Default.aspx

Funds are managed by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations qualify for most employer charitable match programs.

Virginia creeper is always the earliest to show it's fall colors
09/23/2026

Virginia creeper is always the earliest to show it's fall colors

Our resident blue heron at the dam
09/22/2026

Our resident blue heron at the dam

East of the dam
09/21/2026

East of the dam

The Rocky Run pedestrian bridge
09/20/2026

The Rocky Run pedestrian bridge

LOOKING BACK--a group of visitors to the Dells of the Big Sioux River
09/19/2026

LOOKING BACK--a group of visitors to the Dells of the Big Sioux River

Green heron along the river
09/18/2026

Green heron along the river

Yellow coneflowers along the trail
09/17/2026

Yellow coneflowers along the trail

3rd Street Sunrise
09/16/2026

3rd Street Sunrise

Sandpiper near the dam
09/15/2026

Sandpiper near the dam

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