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11.2 miles
Distance
2,010 ft
Climb
-1,837 ft
Descent
01:31:26
Avg time
174 ft
Altitude change
4,264 ft
Altitude min
4,809 ft
Altitude max
4,269 ft
Altitude start
4,442 ft
Altitude end
0.293%
Grade
-25.935%
Grade max
39.103%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,442 ft
Distance flat
01:31:26
Avg time
Loop 15 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaVictoria Lake
Rapid City, South Dakota -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerUS Forest Service
Loop 15 is a classic outing featuring mainly rocky winding single track trail plus a one mile shared use ATV two track climb. This loop is not for the faint of heart. Most folks will travel counter-clockwise on this loop. Expect steep rocky climbs and descents.
Access Info
This loop can be started by parking at either the intersection of Sheridan Lake and Victoria Lake roads or at the Reder Ranch parking area.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 22 miles avg distance
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- 36 rides
- Last: May 23, 2026
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Directions to loop-15 trailhead
(44.020490, -103.374230)
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Where is Loop 15 located?
Loop 15 is located in Victoria Lake, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Victoria Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02049, -103.37423.
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How hard is Loop 15?
Loop 15 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.293%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Loop 15?
Loop 15 has 2,010 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,837 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,264 ft to 4,809 ft.
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Is Loop 15 a point to point trail?
Loop 15 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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