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United States
South Dakota
Pennington County

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Medicine Mountain

Routes
United States
South Dakota
Pennington County

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Medicine Mountain

Hard

2.9

(27)

49

riders

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Medicine Mountain

07:51

127km

1,640m

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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Black Hills National Forest

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Parking

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31.7 km

Custer

Highlight • Settlement

Custer is in the heart of the Black Hills. In this town, you will find a few kilometers to the north - taking the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway - "Thunderhead …

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57.1 km

Black Hills Museum of Natural History

Highlight • Monument

The collection of this prehistoric museum is just amazing. In one room, gigantic ammonites, antediluvian crocodile skulls, carapace fish of impressive sizes that seem straight out of a science fiction …

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58.5 km

George S. Mickelson Trail between Redfern and Hill City

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After passing through Redfern, the trail continues gently downhill towards Hill City. You'll ride along peaceful prairies at the base of Lowden Mountain, Smith Mountain, and the mountains surrounding Hill City.

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69.7 km

George S. Mickelson Trail between Mystic and Redfern

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The portion of George S. Mickelson Trail between Mystic and Redfern is a bit hilly, climbing gently down towards the base of Redfern Mountain. Enjoy a quiet environment surrounded by …

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80.0 km

George S. Mickelson Trail between Rochford and Mystic

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here the trail splits off from Rochford Road to run alongside Rapid Creek down to Mystic. The trail continues along its signature singletrack, tucked deep into the nature of Black …

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86.7 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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97.5 km

George S. Mickelson Trail

Highlight • Trail

The George Mickelson Trail is more than 100 miles through the Black, Hills of South Dacota. The absolute highlight is the section between Hill City and Rochford. I was happy to pay the $4 fee per day and person.

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127 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.7 km

24.8 km

15.8 km

1.55 km

977 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

91.9 km

27.1 km

4.25 km

3.12 km

566 m

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

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