South Dakota, United States
George S. Mickelson Trail Approach
Rails-to-trails corridor through Black Hills — parallel roads.
Edgemont → Deadwood
- Distance
- 96 mi
- Level
- Medium
- Type
- Mountain
- Season
- May - October
Highlights
- 108-mile trail
- Black Hills tunnels
- Mining heritage
Must ride
★ 8.2/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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