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Mickelson Trail Trek Comments

• View photos of the 2007 Trail Trek
• Share your experiences (email us)
• Information on the upcoming Trail Trek

Participants share experiences from the Mickelson Trail Trek

"This was my first year, 2005, on the Trek. It was the BEST and it was definitely a stretch for my abilities but I finished and made a lot of friends along the way. Trekkers are a friendly bunch, the support from all the people along the way offering water, lunch and bathrooms was greatly appreciated. The ride was well organized and things went smoothly. We had beautiful weather and the most beautiful scenery. Sign me up for next year!!"

2005 Trail Trek

Rapid City, SD

"I just wanted to thank all the GF&P employees and volunteers for their work in setting up the 2005 trail trek. I had just a really fun time.  Everything is so well organized and I met some really nice people. I’ll be back."

2005 Trail Trek

Rapid City, SD

"The 2004 Trek was our first type of ride ever like this. My daughter and I did a little bonding on the trip, it was great and something to be remembered forever. We plan on coming back next year and bringing more family and friends to enjoy everything there is to offer in the beautiful Black Hills. Thanks so much for everyone involved."

2004 Trail Trek

Broken Bow, NE

"[My wife and I] rode the Trail Trek this year, our first time. It was a great ride. Very beautiful. Some areas are very hard to ride but good for the spirit when you finish. I believe it will be a vacation location for us for years to come."

2004 Trail Trek

"We drove from Wisconsin to ride in the Mickelson Trail Trek. It was our 1st year and we enjoyed it tremendously. ... Thanks for a great time."

2004 Trail Trek

Wisconsin

"We have ridden the Trek all 6 years, this will be number 7 and each year we look forward to meeting others with like interests and abilities.  It is great to have all the details for shuttle services taken care of by someone else.  And we really think this has always been a deal, we love all the nice items of clothing that accompany each year, and wear the with pride as we do other trails. Thanks MT staff."

2003 Trail Trek
Black Hills, SD

"This was my first Trail Trek. A friend got me started and I got my brother on board. I had only done parts of the trail before and I am looking forward to this year even more. Thanks to all the state employees and the folks at all the stops." 

2003 Trail Trek
Bellevue, NE

"This was my second year of riding the Mickelson Trek. I rode the Big Mick this past summer also. I rode a total of seven different rides this past summer and none compare to the Mickelson Trek. The support by all the state employees is the BEST. The Friday night banquet meal is beyond words!!!! The food provided on the trail is great. The folks at each stop are so friendly and this year I meet the Mayor of Hill City and found out he knew a life-long friend of my family. No matter how many rides I do each year, I will always do the Mickelson Trek and look forward to all the improvements done to the trail each year."

2003 Trail Trek
Sioux Falls, SD

"This was my first trail trek. I had ridden part of the trail before in July 2000. My memory was that it was hot & dry. It was the best of times & the worst of times. My car broke down the first day. ...The support from the staff & the other cyclists was INCREDIBLE. I couldn't have finished without this. ...This is the best way to ride this trail. If I don't do this ride next year it won't be because I didn't have a great time. Thanks for all those great people who made this possible."

2003 Trail Trek
Stratford, Iowa

"We have rode the trail all six years of the trail trek. It is a lovely way to view the whole trail, in a laid back fashion, with details for shuttle service, etc. all taken care of.  The scenery of the Mickelson Trail is widely varied and multiple photo op sites."

2003 Trail Trek
Black Hills, SD

"I've been in the Blacks Hills before - camping and sight-seeing - but I think that there's more scenery along this trail than anywhere else."

2003 Trail Trek
Geddes, SD

"I most enjoyed the intelligent little posters along the way. Every year it’s an improvement and it’s so encouraging. My advice: don't get too caught up in the ride. You just have to stop to see the beauty." 

2003 Trail Trek
St. Louis, MO

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Black Hills Trail Office
11361 Nevada Gulch Rd
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 584-3896
Email: MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us