Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead To Mystic Trailhead
Milepost 60.1 to milepost 74.7 or vice versa.
This section of the trail goes uphill for about 8 miles straight till you hit the Redfern rest area, and then after that it is pretty much straight downhill except for one more small climb. The 2nd part of the trail going into the town of Mystic is much more enjoyable with 2 tunnels, and more tree coverage. The climb out of Mystic back to Hill City is much harder though with a steeper incline and a small section which can get pretty hot in the summer.
Start of the trail at Tracy Park in Hill City.
I always start out so happy.
Turn by the Lost Cabin Brewery towards the trail.
You follow the 1880 Train and then cross here at the crosswalk.
Beginning of the actual trail.
Saw this cool bird right away.
You cross a lot of bridges along the way.
You go under the road a couple of times.
Made it to the top at the Redfern rest area. Now to go downhill most of the way.
You cross over this bridge - (Fall shot from the road).
First tunnel - nice place for a break.
A lot cooler in the tunnel as well if hot.
Beautiful section.
Second tunnel - getting close to Mystic.
Nice resting stop.
We made it - the ghost town of Mystic.
Mystic rest area.
Take a break and check out the church and other older buildings.
On the way back to and from Mystic - pull off from the Mickelson Trail if you need it. There is a pit toilet.
Trail down to the Deerfield #40/Daugherty Gulch Trailhead.
