Mickelson Trail Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
south dakota
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Beginner
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. The George S. Mickelson Trail is one of the premier rail-trails in the West, rich with boom-and-bust gold mining history, American history, and the sublime scenery of the Black Hills. Bike to Mt. Rushmore. Explore Deadwood, onetime home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, and Crazy Horse Memorial. Visit one of the world's largest caves and the country's biggest mammoth dig. Ride the whole of the Mickelson - along with a few fascinating side trips - on this 6-day bike tour.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Ride the Mickelson Trail from the start point in Edgemont to Pringle.

33 km 2026 m

D1

Ride the Mickelson Trail from the start point in Edgemont to Pringle.

Day 2: Mammoths, Wind Cave National Park, Mickelson Trail and Legion Lake - what a day!

21 km 1137 m

D1

Mammoths, Wind Cave National Park, Mickelson Trail and Legion Lake - what a day!

Day 3: Ride from Custer to Hill City via the stunning Crazy Horse Memorial.

25 km 1362 m

D1

Ride from Custer to Hill City via the stunning Crazy Horse Memorial.

Day 4: Hike Black Elk Peak this morning. Visit Mt. Rushmore this afternoon.

Hike Black Elk Peak this morning. Visit Mt. Rushmore this afternoon.

Day 5: Ride from Hill City to the gold-rush-era town of Rochford and head on to Deadwood.

22 km 1365 m

D1

Ride from Hill City to the gold-rush-era town of Rochford and head on to Deadwood.

Day 6: Ride the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.

19 km 255 m

D1

Ride the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

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