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1,861 ft
Distance
163 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
144 ft
Altitude change
4,268 ft
Altitude min
4,412 ft
Altitude max
4,268 ft
Altitude start
4,412 ft
Altitude end
7.713%
Grade
-10.179%
Grade max
25.105%
Grade min
1,464 ft
Distance climb
278 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Stumpy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buzzards Roost
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153862 in Trail Running
    • #60238 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #198 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #333 in Trail Running
    • #102 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    United States

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Stumpy is a 1,861 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Stumpy Trail Reports

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Mar 21, 2026 @ 12:07pm (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem)
Mar 21, 2026
Jun 24, 2020 @ 8:09am
Jun 24, 2020
May 30, 2019 @ 8:02am
May 30, 2019
 One tree down at beginning (from therapist).
Aug 7, 2018 @ 9:19am
Aug 7, 2018
 reporter
Cleared trees, brush, grass with power sickle
Jul 24, 2018 @ 9:28am
Jul 24, 2018
 reporter Power sickle trimming needed. Likely a lot of poison ivy.
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on Mar 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      CABrick
      Decent ride down, but gets pretty overgrown toward the bottom.
      RobinDavid
      Fun section. Tricky enough to keep your attention but not too bad.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stumpy located?
      Stumpy is located in Buzzards Roost, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Buzzards Roost trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05951, -103.37556.
      ▼ How hard is Stumpy?
      Stumpy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.713%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stumpy?
      Stumpy has 163 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,268 ft to 4,412 ft.
      ▼ Is Stumpy a point to point trail?
      Stumpy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stumpy?
      Stumpy is 1,861 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stumpy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stumpy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stumpy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stumpy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stumpy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Stumpy. The trail is 1,861 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stumpy?
      Stumpy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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