At mile post 82.6 of the Mickelson Trail you’ll find the Rochford Trailhead.
Almost 9 miles to the north is the Dumont Trailhead and nearly 8 miles to the south is the Mystic Trailhead. Like other trailheads, there is freshwater during the peak season and a vault toilet. This trailhead is located right in the tiny town of Rochford SD (population 25). The Moonshine Gulch Saloon offers a place to relax and have a cold drink if you want to spend some time in town after your ride.
By car, this trailhead is about 25 miles from Deadwood and about 35 miles from Rapid City.
If you are going to enjoy trails in the Black Hills be sure to carry a good map like Black Hills – Northeast, South Dakota Trails Illustrated Map #751
. It will make navigating the area much easier. Also bring plenty of food and water – water is available at most trailheads during the summer – be sure to carry plenty with you though.
Use of the Mickelson Trail does require a pass which you can purchase at the trailheads or here.
Remember, the Mickelson Trail is not the only trail that can take you through the Black Hills, the 109-mile Centennial Trail starts at Bear Butte and ends in Wind Cave National Park. The closest trailhead of the Centennial Trail is the Pilot Knob Trailhead.
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Where do you get great ice cream in Rapid City?
I suggest you checkout Armadillo’s. It is downtown at 202 Main Street. They not only serve ice cream, but food too.
Menu items include shakes and malts, flavor of the day, sundaes (lots and lots of sundaes) and more.
I recommend the Tyler’s Turtle Sundae or the Salty Dawg Sundae (pictured to the left)
Next time you find your self downtown Rapid City treat yourself to some ice cream.
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The roar of the motorcycles is getting softer and the nights are feeling a little cool – in Deadwood that must mean it is almost time for Kool Deadwood Nights.
2011 Dates for Kool Deadwood Nites are August 25th through August 28th.
What Happens?
Festivities kickoff with the Sock Hop on Thursday and progress to free Main Street Concerts Friday and Saturday night.
Friday Lineup – The Kid & Nic Show, DD and the Fayrohs and the Spinners
Saturday Lineup – The Potter Family, DD and the Fayrohs, Michael Shaw, the Kid &Â Nic Show and the Drifters.
Where is Deadwood? in the Northern portion of the Black Hills, just 15 miles from Spearfish and 14 miles from Sturgis. Or a quick 50 mile drive from Rapid City.
More Music
If you are into enjoying live music outside – don’t forget the Deadwood Jam is right around the corner too. September 16th and 17th 2011.
And Deadwood’s Oktoberfest is not to far away either.
Visit the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce for more information
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