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3,894 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-208 ft
Altitude change
3,630 ft
Altitude min
3,864 ft
Altitude max
3,864 ft
Altitude start
3,655 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
3,117 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time

Valor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    7th Cavalry Trail System
    Sturgis, South Dakota
  • Ref Number
    #6
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #173930 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118456 in Trail Running
    • #93430 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #265 in Mountain Biking · South Dakota [+]
    • #220 in Trail Running
    • #168 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Kind of a mix of intermediate trail and easy. It starts off through the long grass a bit, but then descends into some pine trees. The trail has one rocky fast turn that pushes it to intermediate level. As a hike this is a pretty easy trail.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 212 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Valor located?
      Valor is located in 7th Cavalry Trail System, Sturgis, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the 7th Cavalry Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40202, -103.49087.
      ▼ How hard is Valor?
      Valor is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Valor?
      Valor has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,630 ft to 3,864 ft.
      ▼ Is Valor a point to point trail?
      Valor is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Valor?
      Valor is 3,894 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Valor?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Valor. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Valor? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Valor are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Valor?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Valor. The trail is 3,894 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Valor?
      Valor is a very popular trail. There have been 1,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,231 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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