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3,445 ft
Distance
330 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:07:44
Avg time
328 ft
Altitude change
4,213 ft
Altitude min
4,541 ft
Altitude max
4,213 ft
Altitude start
4,541 ft
Altitude end
9.5%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
40.9%
Grade min
3,274 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:07:44
Avg time
North Buzzard Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBuzzards Roost
Rapid City, South Dakota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill Primary[+]
- Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUnited States
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North Buzzard is a 3,445 ft moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 72 rides
- Last: Sep 8, 2026
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