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3,396 ft
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:14:09
Avg time
250 ft
Altitude change
4,294 ft
Altitude min
4,545 ft
Altitude max
4,295 ft
Altitude start
4,544 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
2,585 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:14:09
Avg time

Sun Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buzzards Roost
    Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #137362 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #322233 in Trail Running
    • #84882 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #224 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #507 in Trail Running
    • #141 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    United States

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Sun Up is a 3,396 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Rapid City South Dakota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Sun Up Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2020 @ 8:09am
Jun 24, 2020
Jul 24, 2018 @ 5:35am
Jul 24, 2018
 reporter selective trimming needed, no ivy
Oct 6, 2017 @ 1:52pm
Oct 6, 2017
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on Jun 24, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (4 votes)
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      Directions to sun-up trailhead (44.060540, -103.375770)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      superacingurl superacingurl
      Fun trail - ride it!!! Needs more traffic
      MattLane1 MattLane1
      Not unsanctioned, marked at the base of the hill. Very technical, awesome climb to the top. Trail is lightly used.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sun Up located?
      Sun Up 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 44.06054, -103.37577.
      ▼ How hard is Sun Up?
      Sun Up is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sun Up?
      Sun Up has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,294 ft to 4,545 ft.
      ▼ Is Sun Up a point to point trail?
      Sun Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sun Up?
      Sun Up is 3,396 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sun Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sun Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sun Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sun Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sun Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Sun Up. The trail is 3,396 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sun Up?
      Sun Up is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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