George S. Mickelson Trail

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Trail description: 109 mile rail trail runs north-south through the Black Hills of western South Dakota. The Mickelson Trail is a Millennium Legacy Trail.
The Mickelson Trail Trek, a three day tour of the trail, takes place in mid-September.
Access fee: $2/day, $10/season (2004)
Towns along the trail: Edgemont, Pringle, Custer, Hill City, Rochford, Deadwood
Web site: Mickelson Trail
Trail map: Available on the Mickelson Trail website
Trail surface: Gravel
Designated activities: Bicycling, horseback riding, walking and snowmobiling
Facilities on the trail: Restaurants are located in several towns. Toilets and water are provided at 10 access points along the trail.
Points of interest: More than 100 converted railroad bridges and four tunnels
Lodging: Edgemont, Custer, Hill City and Deadwood have hotels and other accommodations
Camping: Campgrounds are located at five points along the trail
Bike shops: Custer, Hill City and Deadwood have bike services
Weather forecast: Rochford
Tourism info: Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes Association | Mickelson Trail Associates
Getting to the trail: The trail can be accessed in each of the towns.
Map of local region: Edgemont | Pringle | Custer | Hill City | Deadwood

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 5

Trail name: Mickelson Trail
Times biking the trail:
Date of last visit: Sept, 2004
Sections that I biked: All
My favourite sections of the trail: near deadwood
Best time to go: fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: great scenery, well maintained
What I disliked:
Comments: Custer is a great town along the trail to stay / eat.
Submitted by: MJB
from: SD
Date submitted: Oct 28, 2004

Trail name: Mickelson Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2004
Sections that I biked: MP 44.5 - MP 65 & MP 74.7 - MP 95
My favourite sections of the trail: MP 45 - MP 50 & MP 75 - MP 85
Best time to go: Summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Excellent trail. Well marked. Lots of interpretive signs. Ice cold water at every access point. Awesome scenery. Mostly secluded. Streams, waterfalls, tunnels, canyons. Sun & shade. Lots of variety.
What I disliked: Nothing.
Comments: Great views of Harney Peak & Crazy Horse Mountain. Very enjoyable for an hour, a day or longer.
Submitted by: Steve Pilsner
from: Madison, Wisconsin
Date submitted: July 26, 2004

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