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Class 2 e-bikes are not allowed on the Mickelson trail as of January 2026!!! We discovered this change while in the process of purchasing trail passes on-line as part of our trip planning process. Luckily, we did not wait until we arrived in Deadwood to buy those passes because we would have wasted a 750 mile drive (one way) and untold dollars for gas, meals and lodging. Apparently someone with an anti e-bike agenda convinced the South Dakota legislature that e-bikes are a problem or represent a threat. We are retirement age and ride Velotric Fold One+ e-bikes which are class 2. We typically ride at a pace of 10 - 12 mph on gravel rail trails. There are many other retirees like us riding class 2 e-bikes. Sadly, our enthusiasm for the Mickelson trail is gone because the trails is now unavailable to us. The legislature should have chosen to allow Class 1 AND Class 2 e-bikes since both travel at a maximum speed of 20 mph, and prohibited Class 3s which can travel at 28 mph. The speed difference between Class 2 and Class 3 provides a more logical break point for state regulation. We will NOT be traveling to South Dakota unless and until the Class 2 restriction on the Mickelson trail is lifted.
This trail is only wheelchair accessible in the city limits of Deadwood, Hill City, Custer and Edgemont. The rest is NOT handicap accessible in any way, shape or form.
Just an fyi. Very disappointing.
We took the trail from the town of Custer south to Pringle (about 12 miles). It was very picturesque and the trail was in great shape. The trail is entirely in the sun in this section and has a downward grade a lot of the way. Our trip back would have been challenging had we not been on e-bikes! We stopped for burgers in Pringle at the Hitch Rail bar & grill. They were great!
I live in Ohio. I rode the trail in May 2025. Twice, but in segments. Pringle to Edgemont and back on Thursday; Custer State Park to Pringle and back on Sunday (to meet my brother in Pringle who was biking from Key West, Florida to Alaska); then on Monday we biked from Custer State Park to Deadwood; the next day he went north to Alaska and I went south to Custer State Park. The trail was well maintained, some in the open and some more tree lined. Expect to go through lots of gates, but it is a great way to take a breather when going uphill. The trail stop shelters with tables, water, pit toilet, and a bike fix it station were great and nicely spaced. The scenery was beautiful. We went down into Deadmont on the Sugar Loaf Trailhead route, but I went back on the Kirk Trailhead route. That had a rougher stone surface in places and a portion (about 1/2 mile or less, but seemed much longer) was very steep. My inclometer registered 17 %, but even it that was off a bit, it was still steep. I had to walk that section. I have read that the length of the trail was 108.8 or 109 miles, but TrailLink says 112 miles. There is lots to see in the area, not just on or along the trail, so spend some time to explore and take in more adventures.
PS: As of this writing on May 30, my brother is in Alberta, Canada, having biked over 4,000 miles so far. I hope others use this trail as part of their BIG bike ride.
We’re from TN. Rode Sept 17, 24. Deadwood Trailhead is open. This site says it’s closed. Rode 25 miles South. Saw beautiful colorful Aspens with Momma & baby Elk. After climbing the ridge outside of Deadwood it became a beautiful trail. Wished we could’ve ridden more.
Beautiful scenery and wildlife and so well maintained! Friendly people all along the way. Excellent trailheads with water, bike tools, air! I only saw one review commenting on the hills. There really is no flat according to our elevation record on Strava. It is either a looooong uphill or a loooong downhill. Even though the hills are only 4% grade, 10 miles of that gets old. My husband and I are 64 & 62, no e-bikes, thank you and riding loaded. We ride 40 miles twice a week up and down hills usually with a headwind, but the ride from Custer to Deadwood was pretty taxing for us. We would do it again but probably do the whole trail and take 3 days. trip from
Rode the entire trail from Edgemont to Deadwood over two days. The scenery was spectacular. Every last foot of the trail surface was smooth and even; I cannot heap enough praise on the State Parks Department for the job that they do in maintaining the trail and trailheads.
Completed in three days. Started in Deadwood, ended in Edgemont.
Rode 24 total miles from the start in Deadwood. There was a total of 1550 feet of elevation gain. A few miles from town there is an option to go left or right. I took left on the way out and came back the other trail. The left option is definitely more remote but has some sections with 9+% grade. I did not really have the right gears and couldn’t stand up without losing traction. The other trail does not seem to have as steep gradients. I have 42c tires running tubeless with pressure in the mid 30s. I have a 1x setup with 36t chainring and a 44t largest cog.
Rode 36 miles RT from our HipCamp to Crazy Horse. 1,000 ft increase in elevation in the 18 mi out portion. Beautiful views between Custer and Crazy Horse
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