more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:08:41
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
3,310 ft
Altitude min
3,433 ft
Altitude max
3,363 ft
Altitude start
3,310 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
2,415 ft
Distance climb
3,130 ft
Distance down
1,394 ft
Distance flat
00:08:41
Avg time

Trooper's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sturgis Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128120 in Trail Running
    • #103865 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #140 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #248 in Trail Running
    • #192 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Beginner-friendly trail used as a youth race course and practice loop for XC.

Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 54 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
Status:
on Aug 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trooper's Loop located?
      Trooper's Loop 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 44.40426, -103.47406.
      ▼ How hard is Trooper's Loop?
      Trooper's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trooper's Loop?
      Trooper's Loop has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,310 ft to 3,433 ft.
      ▼ Is Trooper's Loop a point to point trail?
      Trooper's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trooper's Loop?
      Trooper's Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trooper's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trooper's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trooper's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trooper's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trooper's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Trooper's Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trooper's Loop?
      Trooper's Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 368 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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