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Ride a private 20-mile section of the Mickelson Trail through the Black Hills—two tunnels, a historic railroad bridge, and rolling limestone grades. This daylong guided tour supplies bikes, lunch, and local history for a moderate family-friendly ride.
Ride a private 20-mile section of the Mickelson Trail through the Black Hills—two tunnels, a historic railroad bridge, and rolling limestone grades. This daylong guided tour supplies bikes, lunch, and local history for a moderate family-friendly ride.
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Operated by Black Hills Adventure Tours, Inc · Hill City, South Dakota
You roll out beneath pines and prairie sky, tires crunching on crushed limestone as the Black Hills open ahead. The air smells of resin and late-summer grass; the trail dips into tunnels carved through granite and lifts onto a historic railroad bridge with the valley spreading out below. This is the Mickelson Trail, and a private 20-mile segment gives a concentrated taste of the 109-mile rail-trail that links Edgemont to Deadwood.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for riders with moderate fitness—comfortable pacing over rolling terrain and occasional short climbs.
The riding portion covers about 20 miles and is scheduled within an overall 6–8 hour tour that includes transport, lunch and stops.
Yes—mountain or comfort bikes, helmets, bottled water and protective gear are included in the tour price.
Yes; the trail's crushed-limestone surface and moderate grades make this segment family-friendly, though parents should assess stamina for 20 miles and request comfort bikes or infant seats when booking.
Dress in layers, bring sun protection and a light rain shell; tours typically run year-round but conditions vary by season and elevation.
The Mickelson Trail repurposes a late-19th/early-20th-century railroad corridor that serviced timber and mining towns; many small depots and bridges remain as trail features.
The trail is maintained by local volunteers and land trusts—stay on the crushed-limestone corridor to protect adjacent prairies and avoid disturbing fragile habitats.
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