more stats
1,736 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
3,360 ft
Altitude min
3,500 ft
Altitude max
3,500 ft
Altitude start
3,360 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Comanche Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    7th Cavalry Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #8
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #10402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345170 in Trail Running
    • #83972 in Hiking
    • #661 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #16 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #564 in Trail Running
    • #137 in Hiking
    • #2 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nice little connector trail that flows pretty good and you can climb it almost as fast as you can descend it. Can be a bit tight between the trees.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 124 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
Status:
on Apr 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Comanche located?
      Comanche 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 44.40297, -103.47683.
      ▼ How hard is Comanche?
      Comanche is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Comanche?
      Comanche has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,360 ft to 3,500 ft.
      ▼ Is Comanche a point to point trail?
      Comanche is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Comanche?
      Comanche is 1,736 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Comanche?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Comanche. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Comanche? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Comanche are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Comanche?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Comanche. The trail is 1,736 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Comanche?
      Comanche is a very popular trail. There have been 829 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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