18.0 miles
Distance
2,983 ft
Climb
-2,976 ft
Descent
5,166 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
3,571 ft
Altitude min
3,571 ft
Altitude start
3,576 ft
Altitude end
-35.1%
Grade max
40.1%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

vets peak loop in sturgis following centennial #89

Detailed Description
Vets peak loop is a 18 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Sturgis South Dakota. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,983 ft with a max elevation of 5,166 ft then descends -2,976 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Altitude change
    5 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,571 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,571 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,576 ft
  • Climb
    2,983 ft
  • Descent
    -2,976 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.1%
  • Grade min
    40.1%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Centennial Trail #89
Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:00am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Jun 27, 2026
Alkali Ridge
May 25, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Denver)
May 25, 2026
Excellent
Veteran
Aug 12, 2023 @ 4:06pm
Aug 12, 2023
A bit overgrown in places.
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