23.9 miles
Distance
4,026 ft
Climb
-4,020 ft
Descent
4,905 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
3,605 ft
Altitude min
3,605 ft
Altitude start
3,612 ft
Altitude end
-43.3%
Grade max
52.4%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Loop covering some of the best descending trails in the Black Hills region (Deadman and Bulldog). Take this loop and do one or both of these decsents for a fast fun downhill ride, with a good amount of vertical ascent to help you feel you've earned your descent.

Detailed Description
Full Coverage is a 24 mile popular intermediate route located near Sturgis South Dakota. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 4,026 ft with a max elevation of 4,905 ft then descends -4,020 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jun 14, 2025)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Black Hills Trails (www.blackhillstrails.org)
Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.
Donate to earn trail karma!

Stats

  • Distance
    24 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 26 min
  • Altitude min
    3,605 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,605 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,612 ft
  • Climb
    4,026 ft
  • Descent
    -4,020 ft
  • Grade max
    -43.3%
  • Grade min
    52.4%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

5 Reviews & Comments


We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

Create a FREE account to view all route reviews and much more.

Trails in Route

Lower Deadman3 miles
Butte View2 miles
Bulldog Rim3 miles
Alkali Ridge2 miles
Pasque1 mile
Salt Giant2 miles
Skyline2 miles
Upper Deadman2 miles
Lower Deadman3 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
no votes yet
close
Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
mtb
56
mtb
53
mtb
112
mtb
157
mtb
trail: Pasque
0:42 | 131 | comments: 0 | favs:
Sep 20, 2019
Downhill run of bottom section from Rattlesnake Ridge intersection

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Salt Giant
Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:35am (America/Denver)
Aug 18, 2026
Lower Deadman
Jun 1, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Denver)
Jun 1, 2026
Great trail
Upper Deadman
Jun 1, 2026 @ 7:34am (America/Denver)
Jun 1, 2026
Great trail!
Bulldog Rim
May 25, 2026 @ 7:15am (America/Denver)
May 25, 2026
Excellent
Pasque
May 25, 2026 @ 7:14am (America/Denver)
May 25, 2026
Excellent
more reports »
  • By ballsmeowTF Pro BHBH & contributors
  • #43862 - 784 views

Hit the Trail

Open in App

Get this route on your phone instantly.

Download Route

Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.