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1.3 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:12:01
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
814 ft
Altitude min
886 ft
Altitude max
858 ft
Altitude start
849 ft
Altitude end
-0.139%
Grade
-31.345%
Grade max
25.792%
Grade min
3,309 ft
Distance climb
2,782 ft
Distance down
834 ft
Distance flat
00:12:01
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Custer's Last Stand Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gunn Park
    Fort Scott, Kansas
  • AKA
    South Side
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #142544 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

The Dragoon Slayer flows immediately into Custer’s Last Stand, which is also the final section. This section includes the original set of rogue trails, with a couple of short downhills, creek crossings, as well as some climbing and descending switchbacks. The last climb will drop you in the parking lot.

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Jul 22, 2023 @ 3:16pm
Jul 22, 2023
Trail was dry. Appeared to have been storm in last few weeks. Lots of small (3/4 inch) branches on trail. Didn't block trail, but had to stop...
May 20, 2022 @ 8:51pm
May 20, 2022
Jul 28, 2019 @ 7:00am
Jul 28, 2019
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Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Custer's Last Stand

        Where is Custer's Last Stand located?
        Custer's Last Stand is located in Gunn Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Gunn Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.82394, -94.72692.
        How hard is Custer's Last Stand?
        Custer's Last Stand is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.139%.
        What is the elevation gain for Custer's Last Stand?
        Custer's Last Stand has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 814 ft to 886 ft.
        Is Custer's Last Stand a point to point trail?
        Custer's Last Stand is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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