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Custer County
Custer

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Custer

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United States
South Dakota
Custer County
Custer

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Custer

Hard

2.6

(22)

94

riders

Custer – George S. Mickelson Trail loop from Custer

04:48

67.8km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Black Hills National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.21 km

Custer

Highlight • Settlement

Custer is in the heart of the Black Hills. In this town, you will find a few kilometers to the north - taking the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway - "Thunderhead …

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1.81 km

The George S. Mickelson Trail is a 113 mile multi-use trail. It traverses a wide array of landscapes.

The section from Custer to Nihart is particularly beautiful as it passes through the Black Hills National Forest.

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9.05 km

Custer State Park

Highlight • Forest

Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills, offers diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open prairies and towering granite peaks.

During a visit, you can expect breathtaking views, including …

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20.3 km

George S. Mickelson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The George S. Mickelson Trail is a superb fine gravel bike path that connects the town of Edgemont to that of Deadwood. It follows the route of an old railway …

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67.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

25.3 km

3.20 km

2.81 km

299 m

268 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

5.89 km

1.49 km

736 m

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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