more stats
3,593 ft
Distance
289 ft
Climb
00:09:02
Avg time
289 ft
Altitude change
3,344 ft
Altitude min
3,634 ft
Altitude max
3,344 ft
Altitude start
3,635 ft
Altitude end
8.1%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
3,294 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:09:02
Avg time

Anthem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    7th Cavalry Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58544 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105972 in Trail Running
    • #106874 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #92 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #187 in Trail Running
    • #203 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Great trail that climbs nicely and is really not technical, except for some sandy turns and some embedded rocks to climb up and over. The same rocks you can get a bit sendy on as you descend down to the main Fort Mead - Centennial Trailhead. This part of the trail is deep in the trees, so it is pretty green and stays a bit damp and tacky.

Tags
Sandy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 180 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Anthem Trail Reports

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on Aug 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to anthem trailhead (44.410650, -103.482730)

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      1 Review & Comments

      fatbottomgirl
      This is a good trail system. Easy access to town. Recommended.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Anthem located?
      Anthem is located in 7th Cavalry Trail System, Sturgis, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the 7th Cavalry Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.41065, -103.48273.
      ▼ How hard is Anthem?
      Anthem is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Anthem?
      Anthem has 289 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,344 ft to 3,634 ft.
      ▼ Is Anthem a point to point trail?
      Anthem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Anthem?
      Anthem is 3,593 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Anthem?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Anthem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Anthem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anthem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Anthem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Anthem. The trail is 3,593 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Anthem?
      Anthem is a very popular trail. There have been 1,027 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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