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1.8 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-209 ft
Descent
00:08:25
Avg time
-110 ft
Altitude change
1,680 ft
Altitude min
1,888 ft
Altitude max
1,888 ft
Altitude start
1,778 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
3,484 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:08:25
Avg time
Bloody Knives Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaFort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Mandan, North Dakota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#88989 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerNorth Dakota State Parks
A 1.97-mile loop trail starting just south of the Post Cemetery running south to the horse corrals. A portion of this trail is designated for horse and hiking use only. The trail is close to the reconstructed Cavalry Post. Bikes are not allowed within the Cavalry Square. The scenic trail offers excellent bird watching opportunities.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 34 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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(46.768280, -100.856530)
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Nearby Trails
- Bob Tailed Pass 630 ft
- Little Sioux Loop 2,421 ft
- Little Solider Loop 2,510 ft
- Young Hawk Interpretive Loop 2,749 ft
- Connector 3,117 ft
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloody Knives Loop
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Where is Bloody Knives Loop located?
Bloody Knives Loop is located in Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.76828, -100.85653.
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How hard is Bloody Knives Loop?
Bloody Knives Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bloody Knives Loop?
Bloody Knives Loop has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,680 ft to 1,888 ft.
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Is Bloody Knives Loop a point to point trail?
Bloody Knives Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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