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Waterfall by Rochford Road – Bridge loop from Roubaix Lake

Waterfall by Rochford Road – Bridge loop from Roubaix Lake

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4.6

(9492)

9,493

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Waterfall by Rochford Road – Bridge loop from Roubaix Lake

06:01

90.6km

1,170m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 349 m for 128 m

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Start point

Parking

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14.0 km

Waterfall by Rochford Road

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful, small waterfall alongside the George S. Mickelson Trail. This is a great spot to take a break and enjoy the quiet, peaceful surroundings.

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24.2 km

Beautiful dirt section of George S. Mickelson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After following Rochford Road for a while, the Mickelson trail switches back to unpaved roads. This section is on wonderful gravel and packed dirt. The scenery around the path in …

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29.3 km

A quiet tunnel break

Highlight • Structure

There are a good number of tunnels along the George S. Mickelson Trail, and this one’s a standout. Carved right into the rock and surrounded by forest, it’s a cool …

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36.1 km

Ponderosa Pine

Highlight • Forest

You’ll see Ponderosa Pines all over the Black Hills, as they’re the most common tree in the area. These tall, straight pines grow in big numbers and give the forest …

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40.2 km

Abraham Lincoln statue

Highlight • Monument

Although Mount Rushmore is further away, this unexpected Abraham Lincoln statue along the George S. Mickelson Trail adds a bit of history to your hike. Installed as part of a …

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44.2 km

Grazing cows

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely spot on the George S. Mickelson Trail to see grazing cows and other local wildlife. This stretch through Black Hills National Forest is quiet and open, worth a short stop.

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58.7 km

Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This wooden bridge is located on the George S. Michelson Trail section of the loop. The trail is 109 miles long and goes from Deadwood to Edgemont.

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90.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.0 km

12.5 km

794 m

213 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.4 km

6.05 km

1.21 km

693 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,900 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Waterfall by Rochford Road

Beautiful dirt section of George S. Mickelson Trail

A quiet tunnel break

Ponderosa Pine

Abraham Lincoln statue

Grazing cows

Bridge

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