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George S. Mickelson Trail (Wind Cave National Park Section)
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited StatesSouth Dakota
Fall River County
George S. Mickelson Trail (Wind Cave National Park Section)
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George S. Mickelson Trail (Wind Cave National Park Section)
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oliviakellis
April 18, 2025
Hiking
At Wind Cave National Park, crushed limestone trails wind through open prairie and past wooden fences. Early morning is the best time to visit, when bison are more likely to be grazing in the distance.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, the stillness and sweeping views make it feel like the prairie goes on forever.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, the stillness and sweeping views make it feel like the prairie goes on forever.
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171km
45:11
1,410m
1,760m
The George S. Mickelson Trail offers a remarkable journey through the Black Hills, tracing an old railway line on a crushed limestone and gravel surface. You'll traverse dense pine forests,…
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Elevation 1,170 m
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