Deadwood Trails

06/07/2026

That’s a wrap on the Mickelson Trail Marathon!

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make the day a success at the Kirk Trailhead aid station. Teegan and Eric, two runners from Rapid City Central, spent the day helping alongside Kim, Kevin, and Randy. We also had a kind stranger jump in during our busiest stretch while waiting for his wife to run through the station. Deadwood’s favorite, Bri, stopped by to cheer on runners and quickly found herself helping refill snacks and picking up trash.

Despite the heat, the day went incredibly smoothly. It was inspiring to watch over 2000 runners and walkers push themselves mile after mile.

One runner in particular reminded us what determination looks like. The last person through our station was a 78-year-old woman at mile 23 of the marathon. She was tired, but she was determined to finish. We have no doubt that she did.

Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, cheered, and supported today’s event. What an amazing day on the trail.

06/07/2026

Day 2 of being spotted in the wild!

We’re at the Kirk Trailhead this morning, serving as an aid station for the Mickelson Trail Marathon. Good luck, runners!

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

All set up for the Mickelson Trail Marathon group hike happening at 9:30am today featuring the White Rocks and Presidential trails.

05/11/2026

Trail boots on, ideas flowing. Spent today with part of the Deadwood Trails Committee working on wayfinding in one of the residential trail areas around town. Grateful to be part of projects that help people get outside and explore a little more easily.

04/30/2026

Great video by Trail Addict Black Hills Hiking on the JT Fuller Memorial Trail!

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04/30/2026

We are excited to be a part of this years Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon weekend!

Want to make your race weekend even more memorable? Join us for a FREE Wild West Legends Shakeout Hike on Saturday June 6th! In partnership with Deadwood Trails we’re heading up the Presidential and White Rock trail for a 3ish mile trek that hits all of these iconic spots:
🌟Mount Moriah to visit Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane gravesites
🌟Hike higher to find Seth Bullock’s gravesite (he wanted the best view in town!)
🌟Beautiful panoramic views of Deadwood from the White Rocks overlook.

When: Saturday, June 6 | 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Start anytime in this timeframe so we can get people spread out a little bit

Where: Meet behind the Deadwood Visitor’s Center (501 Main St)

Volunteers from Deadwood Trails will be on-site to share stories of these iconic spots. This hike is free but Deadwood Trails will gladly accept donations to continue their trail work in the area.

If you haven’t registered yet, it’s a free add on option to the registration form. If you have already registered or your friends and family want to join, you can sign up here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=141509&c=104799_737811&mask=102147_102148_102149_102150_102151

Open to runners and your race crew! Come and Walk Where Legends Rest

04/14/2026

Such an asset to our community and a gem for the entire Black Hills!

04/13/2026

Weekend trail update...

As we know, the wind has been a little extra in the hills this year, and a large tree came down across a section of the Presidential Loop. This isn't unusual for our area, but definitely an obstacle! Thanks to a volunteer with a trail saw, the trail was cleared and is once again open and ready to enjoy. We appreciate everyone who helps keep our trails safe and accessible!

Bonus: We even had a little wildlife audience keeping an eye on the progress! 🐿️

01/15/2026

Bagging it is a great start. Finishing the job is even better. There is no p**p bag pickup service on our trails. We love dogs. We love trails. Let’s protect both. Thanks for helping keep our trails clean for everyone!🐾.