White Rocks From Van Buren Street
As part of the new trail system in Deadwood, we took a different way up to White Rocks. We parked at the Mickelson Trailhead in Deadwood, and walked across the street. We then headed up Harrison Street, took a right on Van Buren Street, and then up the steep hill. Different routes are available, and the trails are not marked yet, but it is hard to get lost. After going up to White Rocks, we walked a steep side trail back down to the cemetery, and then the road back to our car. Great views of Deadwood, and not many people on the trail.
Parked at Mickelson Trail and walked across the street.
Turn right onto Van Buren Street and go up the steep hill.
Pretty door I saw.
Start of the hike - the marker is up, but no signs up yet.
Looking back at the hill we just climbed.
Another marker, but no sign. Straight goes to Mount Moriah Cemetery. We took the right up the hill for the longer hike.
Homestake Mine in the distance. Deadwood down below.
Looking to the east - Deadwood.
Looking to the west - Deadwood.
Would be quite hot in the summer time.
Cab see the tower for the first time in the distance.
Can see White Rocks in the distance.
Now climb up to White Rocks - pretty steep.
Looking east.
Looking west.
Bear Butte in the distance.
Took a quicker and more steep way down back to the path.
Seth Bullock’s gravesite.
Hike back down to the cemetery.
Can tour the cemetery or keep walking back to the beginning of the hike.
We walked around the gate and then back down the road to our car.
Passed the Adam’s House along the way.
Right on Harrison Street, then to parking lot of the Mickelson Trail across the street.
