# @travelsouthdakota on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFMQXOzGTV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35232975-travelsouthdakota-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-30T18:43:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Travel South Dakota (@travelsouthdakota) — https://gondola.cc/travelsouthdakota

## Caption

Dreaming of the perfect ride? The Mickelson Trail has you covered. Here’s how to experience one of South Dakota’s best-kept secrets:

📍 Where: The trail stretches 109 miles through the Black Hills, connecting Deadwood to Edgemont.
🎟️ How to Access: Trailheads are all along the route, but popular starting points include Deadwood, Hill City, Custer, and Edgemont. Just grab a day pass for $4 or an annual pass for $15!
🛤️ What to Expect: Crushed limestone paths, gentle slopes, and epic scenery. Ride through pine forests, cross historic bridges, and pedal past towering rock formations and open prairies.
🐾 Wildlife Watch: Keep your eyes peeled for deer, elk, wild turkeys, and maybe horses. 
📆 Best Time to Ride: Late spring through early fall for the best weather and views.
🚲 Pro Tip: Plan a multi-day ride and stay in charming small towns along the way for the full experience!

Ready to hit the trail? Save this post for your travel plans! 📌

📸: simplelifeglamour

#hifromsd #MickelsonTrail #SouthDakota #MountainBiking  #TrailBiking #TrailRiding #BikeLife

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hifromsd, bikelife, mountainbiking, southdakota, mickelsontrail, trailriding, trailbiking

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