more stats
4,003 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
-240 ft
Altitude change
3,382 ft
Altitude min
3,622 ft
Altitude max
3,622 ft
Altitude start
3,383 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
3,248 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

Star Spangled Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sturgis Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #2
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #333128 in Trail Running
    • #123628 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #114 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #532 in Trail Running
    • #244 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is fun in both directions, so it is a good place to both start and end a ride. There is a nice kiosk with a Trailforks printed map. The trail is mostly pretty flowy with just a few difficult rocky sections between the cemetery and the connection to trail #3.

Tags
FlowyRocky
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Star Spangled Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2025 @ 4:05pm
Apr 11, 2025
May 5, 2022 @ 10:43am
May 5, 2022
Sep 16, 2021 @ 11:19am
Sep 16, 2021
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Jul 15, 2021 @ 10:48am
Jul 15, 2021
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Dec 12, 2020 @ 8:35am
Dec 12, 2020
Dry underneath with a dusting of snow
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Status:
on Apr 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Star Spangled located?
      Star Spangled 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 44.40978, -103.49039.
      ▼ How hard is Star Spangled?
      Star Spangled is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Star Spangled?
      Star Spangled has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,382 ft to 3,622 ft.
      ▼ Is Star Spangled a point to point trail?
      Star Spangled is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Star Spangled?
      Star Spangled is 4,003 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Star Spangled?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Star Spangled. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Star Spangled? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Star Spangled are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Star Spangled?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Star Spangled. The trail is 4,003 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Star Spangled?
      Star Spangled is a very popular trail. There have been 585 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 715 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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