Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Rapid Creek crossing – Waterfall by Rochford Road loop from Mystic

Rapid Creek crossing – Waterfall by Rochford Road loop from Mystic

Moderate

2.9

(27)

riders

Rapid Creek crossing – Waterfall by Rochford Road loop from Mystic

02:19

41.1km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: June 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Black Hills National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

8 m

Mystic Trailhead — George S. Mickelson Trail

Highlight • Trail

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 …

Tip by

3.31 km

Rapid Creek crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Along this section of the George S. Mickelson Trail, you'll cross several wooden bridges over Rapid Creek, offering incredible views as you're elevated above the water, surrounded by lush forest.

Tip by

17.4 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 …

Tip by

20.4 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 …

Tip by

33.3 km

Wooden bridge

Highlight • Bridge

You’ll come across several wooden bridges along the Mickelson Trail. These old railroad crossings give the route a strong sense of place and a real Wild West feel. They’re often …

Tip by

34.2 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.

Tip by

34.5 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 …

Tip by

41.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

24.6 km

16.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 13 June

12°C

2°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.0

Hill City loop from Hill City

02:21h

41.4km

380m

Moderate

George S. Mickelson Trail – Hill City loop from Castleton

02:15h

38.6km

410m

Hard

4.0

Hill City – Crazy Horse Memorial loop from Sylvan Lake

03:08h

52.7km

670m

Hard

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Medicine Mountain

07:51h

127km

1,640m

Hard

George S. Mickelson Trail – Hill City loop from Hill City

02:49h

46.4km

630m

Moderate

Rapid Creek crossing – Waterfall by Rochford Road loop from Mystic

02:19h

41.1km

360m

Hard

George S. Mickelson Trail – Custer loop from Hill City

05:06h

89.4km

870m

Moderate

Hill City – Major Lake Park loop from Hill City

01:26h

25.3km

230m

Hard

Waterfall by Rochford Road – A quiet tunnel break loop from Roubaix Lake

06:01h

90.6km

1,170m

Moderate

Hill City – Major Lake Park loop from Hill City

01:28h

22.4km

270m

Rapid Creek crossing – Waterfall by Rochford Road loop from Mystic

Mystic Trailhead — George S. Mickelson Trail

Rapid Creek crossing

Beautiful dirt section of George S. Mickelson Trail

Beautiful dirt section of George S. Mickelson Trail

Wooden bridge

Waterfall by Rochford Road

George S. Mickelson Trail between Rochford and Mystic

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️