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This crossroads is located just before the ascent and entry into the Black Hills National Forest. You are between two ecosystems: the great plains and the beginning of the mid-mountains.

This military cemetery was created in 1876 after the defeat of General Custer's 7th Cavalry Regiment. It houses some of the dead from the Battle of Little Big Horn which took place in Montana. This famous site is called the Battle of Greasy Grass by the Arapahoes, Cheyennes and Lakotas. They were victorious on June 25 and 26, 1876. The cemetery also houses American dead from the First and Second World Wars. From the cemetery, there are some nice views of Bear Butte and the plains as well as the Black Hills.

The M Hill in Rapid City is linked to the South Dakota Mines. In 1912 the students of the university put up a huge "M" on top of the hill to draw attention to the university. Nowadays, it's a famous landmark of the city.

At 785 acres Pactola Lake is the largest and deepest reservoir in the Black Hills National Forest. It is a popular outdoor destination with facilities including a campground, swim beach, picnic area, boat launches and day use trails.

The Memorial contains different engraved plaques for veterans of different wars (e.g. WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam War).

Entrance sign to Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park and its trails. The park includes about 20 miles of trails for mountain bikers and hikers. Even though very close to the city center, this park is the perfect spot to enjoy nature and nice views.

The M Hill in Rapid City is linked to the South Dakota Mines. In 1912 the students of the university put up a huge "M" on top of the hill to draw attention to the university. Nowadays, it's a famous landmark of the city.

Sabre connects to the Gauntlet in the north and Centennial Trail in the south. This narrow, singletrack trail - rutty at times - runs parallel to the freeway for a bit before leading past a small pond and connecting to the Gauntlet and Valor. Relatively flat with few technical portions, this trail is a nice addition to an easier ride in the Sturgis area.