more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
203 ft
Climb
-384 ft
Descent
00:14:11
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
4,265 ft
Altitude min
4,546 ft
Altitude max
4,454 ft
Altitude start
4,275 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
3,990 ft
Distance climb
5,059 ft
Distance down
1,883 ft
Distance flat
00:14:11
Avg time

Buzzards Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buzzards Roost
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131768 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340607 in Trail Running
    • #306749 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #218 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #551 in Trail Running
    • #503 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    United States

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AI Generated Description

Buzzards Loop is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Buzzards Loop Trail Reports

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May 30, 2019 @ 8:02am
May 30, 2019
 Two trees down on east side of buzzards loop
May 20, 2019 @ 5:06am
May 20, 2019
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May 20, 2019 @ 5:04am
May 20, 2019
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Jul 24, 2018 @ 6:23am
Jul 24, 2018
 reporter String trimming and raking of small and large rocks needed in the Northeast area of the loop
Jun 24, 2018 @ 6:22am
Jun 24, 2018
 Occasionally muddy
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on May 30, 2019
Dry
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Hadrian
      Rocky with a fair amount of speed in some spots on the decent, no big berms which is likely due to the lack of good soil in the aria, still a ton of fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buzzards Loop located?
      Buzzards Loop is located in Buzzards Roost, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Buzzards Roost trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05692, -103.37571.
      ▼ How hard is Buzzards Loop?
      Buzzards Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buzzards Loop?
      Buzzards Loop has 203 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 384 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,265 ft to 4,546 ft.
      ▼ Is Buzzards Loop a point to point trail?
      Buzzards Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buzzards Loop?
      Buzzards Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buzzards Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buzzards Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buzzards Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buzzards Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buzzards Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Buzzards Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buzzards Loop?
      Buzzards Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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