This route starts at the Englewood Trailhead at Brownsville Road and travels northward all the way to the end of the Mickelson Trail at Deadwood. You'll start out going alongside Whitewood Creek and traverse downhill through narrow canyons while enjoying views of the Homestake Gold Mine. There are also three other trailheads that are stationed between Englewood and Deadwood. Be sure to purchase a Mickelson Trail pass at a self-service station along the trail or online.

The entire Mickelson Trail is 109 miles long and has a total of 15 trailheads, 4 rock tunnels, and several railroad bridges. The surface of the route is mostly crushed limestone and packed gravel, along with some sections of dirt road. This route starts in Hill City and travels northward through the Black Hills National Forest to the Mystic Road Trailhead. You'll enjoy the scenery while going alongside a section of Crooked Creek and while coming into the historic mining town of Mystic. You can make this a half-day one way trip or a full-day out and back trip. Be sure to purchase a Mickelson Trail pass at a self-service station along the trail or online.

If you are looking for a long and scenic trip in the Badlands, then Sheep Mountain Table will be a great destination for you. The route follows along the old Sheep Mountain Road and is located south of the town Scenic, and off of Bombing Range Road. You'll travel through several different landscapes and gradually climb to a large mesa with a grass-topped summit. There are also great views of surrounding pinnacles and spires.

LaFramboise Island is a scenic island located on the Missouri River that offers undeveloped natural area for visitors to enjoy. The historic island was mentioned in the journals of Lewis and Clark and is a great destination for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. A small network of singletrack trails on the island can be used to customize trips of varying distances. This ride follows multiple trails through dense forest to complete one long loop that covers a good portion of the island. The terrain is very flat with practically no elevation change and no technical sections making it a great choice for beginner riders.

The Kiwanis trail is a short but fun singletrack trail located on the southwest side of Lake Mitchell. The trail is well-established and easy to follow and is a good choice for beginner and intermediate riders. The trail has lots of small ups and and downs but no major climbs or descents. There are a few tight stretches as well as some fast flowing sections of trail.

The entire Mickelson Trail is 109 miles long and has a total of 15 trailheads, 4 rock tunnels, and several railroad bridges. The surface of the trail is mostly crushed limestone and packed gravel, along with some partial dirt roads. It begins at the town of Edgemont and journeys northward through the Black Hills National Forest along abandoned rail lines, wooden bridges, and then passes by a gravel pit before getting to the town of Pringle. Most people make this a one way day trip with extra vehicles or accommodations at each trailhead. Be sure to purchase a Mickelson Trail pass at a self-service station along the trail or online.

A network of multi-use trails travel over rolling hill terrain in Newton Hills State Park offering some fun and challenging ride option for mountain bikers. The marked singletrack trails travel through forested areas and open meadows with lots of short but steep climbs and descents. Trail conditions may be muddy at times with small obstacles along the way. The trails can be used to customize multiple shorter loops or one long loop. The trails are The state park also offers camping and picnic areas. The trails are also open for hiking and horseback riding so watch out for other users along the way. There are some other connecting trails to the south but some allow hiking only.

This section of the Mickelson trail begins12 miles north of Hill City on Mystic Road and is within the Black HIlls National Forest. You'll travel alongside Castle Creek and Rapid Creek as you make your way to the historic mining town of Rochford, and then you'll pass by Swede Gulch before getting to the Dumont Trailhead. You can make this a half-day one way trip with a vehicle at each trailhead, or you can make it a full-day out and back trip. Be sure to purchase a Mickelson Trail pass at a self-service station along the trail or online.

This part of the Centennial trail begins at the Alkali Creek Trailhead located south of Sturgis and near Interstate 90. The route traverses through the Dakota Hogback while traveling along Old Stone Road. You may get a glance of some outstanding views of Bear Butte and the surrounding Black Hills as you go through less vegetated areas.

The entire Mickelson Trail is 109 miles long and has a total of 15 trailheads, 4 rock tunnels, and several railroad bridges. This part of the trail is accessed at Harbach Centennial Park in Custer, where you'll then journey northward along Laughing Water Creek and near the Black Elk Wilderness. There are great views of Crazy Horse Mountain and also the granite spires around Buckhorn Mountain. You can make this a half-day one way trip with necessary vehicle arrangements, or it can be done as a full-day out and back trip. Be sure to purchase a Mickelson Trail pass at a self-service station along the trail or online.