Lead/Deadwood

Deadwood is an old gold town that started in 1876. It is now famous for gaming and has historical buildings and unique shops. Deadwood is just a cool place to visit. It is known for being home to Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock. Lead is located just west of  Deadwood and is famous for the Homesteak Mine where they use to mine for Black Hills gold. The mine is now closed and what remains is an open cut 1,250 feet deep. There is now a visitor center there and it explains a lot about the history of the mine.  

 

Mount Moriah Walking Tour

Mount Moriah is a cemetery in Deadwood that is the burial home to some of the notable people /characters from the Wild West. 

White Rocks Trail

White Rocks is a trail that is above Mount Moriah Cemetery and gives you a beautiful view of Deadwood.

Mount Roosevelt Trail

Mount Roosevelt Trail is as easy trail in Deadwood that leads to a tower that was dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt. 

Homestake Railroad Grade Trail

Located between Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota.

Gold Run Park/ Interpretive Trail

Interesting trail located in Lead, South Dakota.