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George S. Mickelson Trail

Imagine a path where the ghosts of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane still roam. A path where bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders can explore spruce and ponderosa pine forests. And, a path accessible to the very young, the very old and people of all abilities.
 

 

 

 

 

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The George S. Mickelson Trail, in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills, was completed in September of 1998. Its gentle slopes and easy access allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills. There are more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hard rock tunnels along the trail. Much of the trail passes through National Forest Land, but there are parts of the trail that pass through privately owned land, where trail use is restricted to the trail only. It is vital to the future of the trail that users respect the land and others on the trail.
 
Please note, there is no water available along the Mickelson Trail until Spring. Please carry your own water when using the trail.
 

      Vintage Bikes ... 
        Interested in vintage bikes?
        Contact the S.D. Division of
        Parks and Recreation Trails
        Office at 605-584-3896.
 


 


Highlights
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  • 2008 Trail Trek Registration now available!

  • Record Number of Riders at 2007 Trail Trek

  • New Publication Guides Bird Watchers Along the Mickelson Trail (8/22/05)  Click here for more information   See all GFP publications

  • Mickelson Trail honored as one of The Best of the Midwest. Click here for full story

  • Try the Mickelson Trail Scavenger Hunt and you could win Mickelson Trail memorabilia. 

  • Contact the Mickelson Trail staff by email

  • Download the George S. Mickelson Trail guide. Click here Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

  • Support the trail. Contact the Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

  • Learn more about other attractions and tourism in South Dakota. Click here

  • Parks and Wildlife Foundation Logo The Mickelson Trail thanks the Parks and Wildlife Foundation for its support. Learn how you can support the trail.


    Photo courtesy of Char and Jim Russell


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