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Mystic Trailhead — George S. Mickelson Trail
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited StatesSouth DakotaPennington County
Mystic Trailhead — George S. Mickelson Trail
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Mystic Trailhead — George S. Mickelson Trail
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Black Hills National Forest
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oliviakellis
April 18, 2025
Hiking
Mystic is one of the quieter trailheads on the Mickelson Trail, making it a good spot to start if you’re looking to avoid crowds. You’re surrounded by forest and old railroad history here. The trail used to be a railroad line, and you’ll see signs of that along the way, including tunnels and trestles.
It’s a solid access point whether you’re biking or hiking. From here, you can head north toward Rochford or south toward Hill City, both sections are scenic and not too steep.
It’s a solid access point whether you’re biking or hiking. From here, you can head north toward Rochford or south toward Hill City, both sections are scenic and not too steep.
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Hike the George S. Mickelson Trail, a difficult 20.8-mile route through Black Hills National Forest with railroad history and diverse scener
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Elevation 1,490 m
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