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I appreciate all the comments, the 'real' ones get posted here, and items helpful are placed into the next guide book edition.
Thanks for taking time to comment.
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The comments here are those of Mickelson Trail Travelers who have communicated via email.
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I just wanted to thank you (belatedly) for all the information and help you
gave us as we planned for our recent trip on the Mickelson Trail.
We had a fantastic time! We had to alter our route a couple of times, but that
just meant we drove (instead of biked) to see Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse
Memorial. That was a good thing, since it snowed that day!
Anyway, we were so impressed by the trail and all the obvious hard work it must
have taken to bring it to fruition - thanks again from a couple of Coloradoans
for your, and others, foresight and hard work.
Sincerely,
Deb Carr
Trip completed in Sept. 06
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Submitted by Charlie Wright
Trip dates: October 1 & 2, 2006 I completed the 109 mile route in two days, traveling north to south, and camping at the Crooked Creek Campground in Hill City, SD, after the 1st day. Autumn was in full color and the route was beautiful. Thanks Mother Nature . . . I especially thought the interpretive signs along the way were an "extra" touch that made the trail ride even more rewarding, as were the 1st class trailside shelters. I would suggest that the Trail Patrol inspect and report any abnormalities along the trail, e.g., just south of mile marker 39 (after crossing a road on the path), while cruising along at approximately 15 MPH, I hit a 90' length of the trail that was very sandy - almost lost control and wiped out! Also, ALL the water wells south of Hill City, except Custer, were inoperative, so be certain to take along plenty of water and do not depend upon the water wells being able to replenish your thirst! Just a post script to add to the preceding:The official George S. Mickelson Trail map indicates that drinking water (I imagine a well pump) is available at the Pringle, SD trailhead - NOT so! As I did not locate any well pump, I headed over to the General Store and with the kind permission of the proprietors, replenished my empty water bottles. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX