George S. Mickelson Trail

Hike Name: George S. Mickelson Trail Location: west SD Length: 109 Submitted by: Emilie Miller Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more South Dakota trail reviews South Dakota national parks South Dakota state parks
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Description
The variety of this 109-mile trail is amazing. It passes through prairie, vallley bottoms, timbered forest and past mountain views, many of which can only be seen from the trail. Interpretive signs along the way highlight the history of trail, which was once a railroad line, as well as the rich history of the Black Hills. It is a 109-mile multi-use trail, so hikers, bikers, cross-country skiiers and horseback riders all enjoy it year-round.

Directions to Hike
Trailheads are found periodically along the trail. Almost all offer parking, water and shelters. There are 14 trailheads in all, including in the towns of Edgemont, Custer,Pringle, Hill City, Rochford, Lead and Deadwood.

Contact Information
Black Hills Trails Office
11361 Nevada Gulch Road
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 584-3896
www.MickelsonTrail.com

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