Pringle Trailhead to Harbach Park Trailhead in Hill City
Milepost 32.1 to milepost 44.5 or vice versa.
We biked the Mickelson Trail starting at the Pringle Trailhead at milepost 32.1 and went to the White Elephant Trailhead at milepost 35.7. We then turned around and got our truck and parked it at the White Elephant Trailhead and continued on to milepost 44.5 at the Harbach Park Trailhead in Custer. This shortened up the long ride and gave us a break. It was a very enjoyable ride and not too hard. The trail from the White Elephant Trailhead was prettier and went into the trees more. Once in Custer we stopped at the Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company and had a beer before our bike ride back. Another suggestion is to bring a lunch and have a picnic at the park.
Ready for a fun day.
Lots of cool buildings along the way.
The prettiest bird.
Don’s see anything in the distance.
White Elephant Trailhead.
Leave the highway and more into the trees.
Kind of cute.
Old town long gone.
Nice rest area.
Cool.
Still smiling - a good sign.
Getting close to the town of Custer.
Old abandoned houses along the way.
Pass the camping park - Buffalo Ridge Resort.
Approaching downtown Custer. Can see the Rushmore Brewing Company.
Made it to Harbach Park Trailhead - Custer.
Now off to the Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company to have a beer.
Nice outside deck to relax on.
Old posts and new posts.
Found under one of the bridges - interesting.
Old car along the trail.