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4,003 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:05:43
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
00:05:43
Avg time

Star Spangled Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sturgis Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #2
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20817 in Trail Running
    • #27032 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Apr 11, 2025 @ 4:05pm
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May 5, 2022 @ 10:43am
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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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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to star-spangled trailhead (44.409780, -103.490390)
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        Sturgis Weekly 2026 Week #1
        8 miles • 778 ft • 3 •
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        Music On Main 2023 Week 8
        5 miles • 750 ft • 4 •
        Week 8 Music on Main. - Harley Way - UP Star Spangled - Peace Keeper - Valor - Gauntlet - Centennial
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Star Spangled

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Star Spangled?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Star Spangled are:
        • June (19 activities)
        • July (19 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
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        ▼ 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 564 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 694 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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