United States · August 2026 - September 2027

Mickelson Trail – 3-Day Self-Guided Bike Tour

Ride the beautiful Mickelson Trail from End to End in 3 days

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Overview

Ride 3-days and 2-nights on this beautiful rail-to-trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota starting in Deadwood. This 109-mile trail is one of the nation’s most scenic, historic and memorable cycling adventures. As you cycle this well-maintained, but challenging trail, you will discover unrivaled natural beauty, geologic wonders and an abundance of wildlife in combination with historic ghost towns, train trestles, bridges and tunnels, reminders of a bygone era. You can add a Black Hills Site Seeing learning about Black Hills history, legends and stories plus be taken to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park. What’s included in your tour: * 2 nights in hand-picked inns & B&Bs * Breakfast every morning * Shuttle from Edgemont to Deadwood at the end of the tour * Digital maps, voice navigation & electronic itinerary * Trail T-shirt & patch Need any extras? * Luggage shuttle — your bags moved each day * Bike Rentals – Hybrid (manual) and E-bikes available * Extra Night Accommodation before or after the tour * 7-hour Black Hills Bus Tour Trail: Rail Trail crushed limestone Mileage: 109 miles – 36-mile daily average Tour timing: June through October You ride — we handle the rest.

Schedule

3 day Tour Schedule

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Day 1

Ride to Hill City 47 miles - Tallest point of the tour with many bridges and tunnels. This is probably the most beautiful day on the trail

If you need a night in Deadwood the day before your tour, please purchase the “extra” hotel night before the tour or call/email our office 314-656-6229 to set up this hotel night.  Visit the many historic "Old West" buildings in town and their many casinos.

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Day 2

Monument day - Ride 18 miles to see Crazy Horse Monument and end in Custer

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Day 3

Custer to Edgemont - 44 miles then shuttle back to Deadwood - today’s route through descends peacefully through the forests and meadows.   You will be picked up at 3pm in Edgemont to shuttle back to your car in Deadwood.  If you want a hotel this night you will need to purchase this extra Hotel Night after your tour.

Dates (other dates available)

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1 queen room - 2 people

31 August - 02 September 2026

FROM$645.00/pp

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2 Beds in room - 2 people

31 August - 02 September 2026

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1 queen room - 1 person

31 August - 02 September 2026

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Add Ons

Luggage Shuttle - Price for 1 or 2 bags

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Luggage Shuttle - 3rd or more bags – each

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Hybrid bike rental - per bike Manual - rear rack included

Helmet, tube and tools included

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E-bike Rental

Helmet, tube and tools included

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Hotel Night before tour in Deadwood

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Hotel Night after tour in Deadwood

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Hotel Night after tour in Rapid City by Airport

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Shuttle from Rapid City Airport to Deadwood

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Shuttle from Edgemont to Rapid City Airport - extra charge

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7 Hour Tour of the Black Hills - 1 or 2 people

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7 Hour Tour of the Black Hills – 3rd or more - each

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Changes to tour after 7 days

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Highlights

7-hour Black Hills Bus Tour

7-hour Black Hills Bus Tour

You have the option to purchase a 7-hour Black Hills Bus Tour covering all the sites - Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park. This air-conditioned tour is led by local guide who will fill you with history, legends and stories of how the Black Hills became famous. We will pick you up from hotel in Deadwood to start your tour. Includes entrance fees into Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments. Stop for Lunch (guest pays) and other stops for photos and views and by back before 5:00pm.