City / State:
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Hill City, SD
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Event Name:
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Mickelson Trail South
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Event Type:
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Seasonal Walk
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Event ID:
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112155 2019/Y1623
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5/11K - 1B
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Description:
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Walk on George S. Mickelson Trail to south. Trail is on crushed limestone and gravel on old Burlington Norther Railroad. Trail pass required for 12 and older. 5K route walkers doing town walk only do not need pass. Many art galleries and gift shops with special events. Visit Civilian Conservation Corps display at Information Center on Hwy 16/385 north from Hill City.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Bridges - Spanning the USA, Doin' The Louisiana Purchase, Ice Cream Parlors, Points of Reference, Take a Walk In a City Park, United States Post Offices, Walk the USA - Street by Street, Walking the Path of Inventions
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Start Times:
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Dawn to Dusk
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Location:
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Heart of the West Conoco
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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632 Main St., Hill City, SD 57745. Hwy 16/385 north from Custer. Hwy 16/385 south from Rapid City. The Conoco Station is located at south end of Hill City.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Ride 1880 Train to Keystone and back to Hill City. Sculpture Art Show in late June. Visit CCC Museum and statue at Hill City Visitor Center north on Hwy 385 outside of town of Hill City.
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Host Club:
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Black Hills Volkssport Assn.
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Contact:
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Reta Thovson (605) 574-3278
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Website:
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www.bhva.org
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E-Mail Contact:
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retabhva@gwtc.net
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