Weverstad Trail: paved Peder Larsen return
South Dakota · Greenway
Walk from lawful public parking to the signed Weverstad bicycle path by the city pool. Follow the designated paved path toward the river and Gunderson Park, staying off the ordinary streets. Turn after half a mile outward, at the first road crossing, barrier, flooding or uncertain continuation, whichever comes first, and retrace.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Centerville · South Dakota
- Ride length
- Up to 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated bicycle path
- Road crossings
- Designated separated shared path only. Stop at street/driveway crossings; no ordinary-road detour.
- Elevation
- Short recreational return with possible riverbank rises and bridge ramps; no surveyed grade. Wet leaves, wind and ice can increase effort.
- Starting location
- Peder Larsen Park public bicycle-path access near the city pool, Wisconsin Street, Centerville, SD 57014
Conservative selected distance cap; turn at half the listed return distance or earlier. Not a GPS measurement; parking walks are extra.
Secondary published Peder Larsen Park area coordinate. Not a surveyed bicycle access or parking entrance; follow the named public start and lawful parking signs.
Trailhead
Peder Larsen Park public bicycle-path access near the city poolWisconsin Street, Centerville, SD 57014
The city identifies this public park near the pool as the trail start and invites visitors. Wisconsin Street is a secondary directory location, not a numbered park address. No dedicated bicycle parking entrance or current pool-lot availability is verified. Use only lawful signed public visitor spaces and walk to the path; never occupy camping or pool-reserved spaces.
Address source ↗Weverstad Trail: paved Peder Larsen return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-11-07. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Centerville’s paved Weverstad Trail is a missing small-town bicycle option connecting its parks along the Vermillion River. This guide selects a short return from Peder Larsen Park rather than promising the full network.
Start and parking
Start: Peder Larsen Park public bicycle-path access near the city pool, Wisconsin Street, Centerville, SD 57014.
The city identifies this public park near the pool as the trail start and invites visitors. Wisconsin Street is a secondary directory location, not a numbered park address. No dedicated bicycle parking entrance or current pool-lot availability is verified. Use only lawful signed public visitor spaces and walk to the path; never occupy camping or pool-reserved spaces.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk from lawful public parking to the signed Weverstad bicycle path by the city pool. Follow the designated paved path toward the river and Gunderson Park, staying off the ordinary streets. Turn after half a mile outward, at the first road crossing, barrier, flooding or uncertain continuation, whichever comes first, and retrace.
The city names the path Weverstad Trail and reports its two phases completed in 2015 and 2016. Those dates establish the route history, not today’s conditions. Pool, camping, natural riverbank paths and a complete park-to-park circuit are excluded.
Conservative selected distance cap; turn at half the listed return distance or earlier. Not a GPS measurement; parking walks are extra. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated bicycle path. Short recreational return with possible riverbank rises and bridge ramps; no surveyed grade. Wet leaves, wind and ice can increase effort.
Yield to walkers, slow for blind bends and stop at every street, driveway and parking crossing. Wet boardwalks, loose gravel, flooding, debris and ice can change suitability. Turn back rather than bypass a closure or enter motor traffic.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and obey current park, trail and parking signs. No ordinary path-use fee established in the cited profile; follow posted parking terms. Rentals, camping and reserved activities are separate.
Reviewed November 7, 2026. Public path access and bicycle use are supported by the cited sources. No same-day condition clearance or universal e-bike class permission is claimed. Follow current signs and manager notices.
Map and Directions
The map is a published facility or corridor reference, not a surveyed parking entrance. Directions use the named public street destination above. The parking entrance and individual stalls have not been independently checked.