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2.7 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-819 ft
Descent
00:20:55
Avg time
-672 ft
Altitude change
4,298 ft
Altitude min
5,080 ft
Altitude max
5,060 ft
Altitude start
4,390 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-46.2%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
3,291 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,614 ft
Distance flat
00:20:55
Avg time

Sacred View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Sturgis Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • AKA
    Deadman, Veterens Peak
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89072 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342437 in Trail Running
    • #151993 in Hiking
    • #21061 in Snowshoeing
    • #9052 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #151 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #559 in Trail Running
    • #330 in Hiking
    • #44 in Snowshoeing
    • #35 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Several super dramatic views!!

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SummitViews
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Sacred View Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2022 @ 6:25am
Jul 1, 2022
Sep 19, 2020 @ 9:50am
Sep 19, 2020
Same large tree. Overgrown as well
Sep 14, 2020 @ 12:28pm
Sep 14, 2020
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Approx 2 miles from southern access to the trail.
Jun 20, 2020 @ 7:30am
Jun 20, 2020
May 26, 2020 @ 12:48pm
May 26, 2020
Nicely marked trail just don’t miss the right turn off the ATV trail marked by two metal poles on your right
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Status:
on Jul 1, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sacred View located?
      Sacred View 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 44.32979, -103.53945.
      ▼ How hard is Sacred View?
      Sacred View is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sacred View?
      Sacred View has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 819 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,298 ft to 5,080 ft.
      ▼ Is Sacred View a point to point trail?
      Sacred View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sacred View?
      Sacred View is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sacred View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sacred View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sacred View?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sacred View are:
      • August (10 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sacred View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sacred View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sacred View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Sacred View. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sacred View?
      Sacred View is a moderately popular trail. There have been 387 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 384 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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