George S. Mickelson Trail, Deadwood
11361 Nemo Rd, Deadwood, SD 57732
109 miles of trails
Along South Dakota's 109-mile George S. Mickelson rail-trail from Deadwood to Edgemont through the Black Hills, leashed dogs access 15 trailheads with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. A $4 daily pass is needed. Plan for varying trail lengths.
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- Park
- George S. Mickelson Trail, Deadwood
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Deadwood, South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.3756, -103.7297
- Trail miles
- 109
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 4,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 109 miles of trail
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Dog policy
South Dakota's premier rail-trail — 109 miles Deadwood → Edgemont through Black Hills. Leashed dogs welcome at 15 trailheads. $4 daily pass.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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