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1.5 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-566 ft
Descent
00:16:14
Avg time
-316 ft
Altitude change
3,886 ft
Altitude min
4,419 ft
Altitude max
4,202 ft
Altitude start
3,885 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-43.5%
Grade max
38.3%
Grade min
1,949 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:16:14
Avg time

Pasque Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Sturgis Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41676 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84807 in Trail Running
    • #9380 in Hiking
    • #1568 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is a great trail for both hiking and mountain bike. The bottom near the reservoir gets a bit steep and is the last to dry out as it is in a deep green forested gully. If you are climbing up from the reservoir it is a stout climb up through switchbacks to the ridge. From the ridge the descent is awesome. It starts out with a lot of straight line speed, but quickly turns into whoops in succession before and after turns. You can boost them, drift them, or just go full enduro line roll.

For hiking this is a good climb up and over to the reservoir, with a great little bridge that you can hang your feet over and watch the trout jump.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pasque located?
      Pasque is located in Sturgis Trail System, Sturgis, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sturgis Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.35613, -103.52101.
      ▼ How hard is Pasque?
      Pasque is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pasque?
      Pasque has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 566 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,886 ft to 4,419 ft.
      ▼ Is Pasque a point to point trail?
      Pasque is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pasque?
      Pasque is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pasque?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pasque. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pasque? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pasque are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pasque?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Pasque. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pasque?
      Pasque is a very popular trail. There have been 581 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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