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Bear Butte

Sturgis, South Dakota, USA

Sturgis, South Dakota, USA

Bear Butte

Length	3.2 mi
Elev. Gain	1059.4 ft
Est. Steps	7500

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Bear Butte Introduction

Bear Butte is a 3.2 mile (7,500-step) route located near Sturgis, South Dakota, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 1059.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

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Bear Butte

Bear Butte is a geological laccolith feature located near Sturgis, South Dakota, United States, that was established as a State Park in 1961. An important landmark and religious site for the Plains Indians tribes long before Europeans reached South Dakota, Bear Butte is called Matȟó Pahá, or Bear Mountain, by the Lakota, or Sioux.

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2024/09/23

Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length	3.2 mi
Elev. Gain	1059.4 ft
Est. Steps	7500

Created by

Dana

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