SPONSORED BY

Black Hills Volkssport Association

SANCTION NUMBER

82542

START POINT

Days Inn Deadwood Gulch Resort
Highway 85 South
Deadwood, SD

START/FINISH TIMES

Start:  After 7:00 a.m. daily
Finish:  By 7 p.m. daily

TRAIL RATING

3

DISTANCE

10K

AWARD

A Award $8.00, B Award $5.00

FEES

$3 - Credit only
$2 - Registered Walker

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

Walk will be on Mickelson Trail with a long uphill walk to Mt. Moriah Cemetery.  There are several landmarks to see as you walk to the Deadwood gaming area.  The return trip will be on the Whitewood Creek Trail.

EVENT INFORMATION

This is a very historical walk with many places dating back to the days of gold fever and the wild west.  View burial sites of Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane.

DIRECTIONS

If you are on I-90.take exit 17 to Deadwood. When you get to town stay on Highway 85 - go through 3 stop lights. At the fourth stop light, you will turn left. Go one block, turn right at the flashing stop light. You are now on Hwy 85 south. Go approximately 3/4 mile. Deadwood Gulch Resort will be on your right hand side. If you are on Hwy 385. Coming from Mt Rushmore area, follow 385 to Hwy 85. Turn right, Deadwood Gulch Resort will be on the left as you enter Deadwood - approximately 1/2 mile. If you are on Hwy 85 North. Turn right at the first stop light when you enter Lead and 85 North going toward Deadwood. Stay on this road through town. Go approximately 3 miles toward Deadwood. Deadwood Gulch Resort will be on your left.

NEED A MAP
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WEATHER INFORMATION

Visit the Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes web site for South Dakota area maps  Click on "maps" found in the lower left hand corner of the home page or BH Maps on the right hand side of the web site home page.  Weather information found below "maps".

DISCLAIMER

The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage.  Every effort will be made to make these events safe, enjoyable and memorable.  The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, please dress accordingly.  No refunds will be given.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  All participants will be required to sign liability disclaimer.

IVV RECORD BOOKS

Event and distance books will be available for purchase for $5.00 each at the Start/Finish.  This event counts towards the acquisition of IVV achievement awards.  New walker program packets will also be available for $5.00 each.

WATER

Available at Start/Finish. Carrying water is highly recommended.

FOOD

Restaurants and convenience stores available in Lead and Deadwood.

PETS

N/A

RESTROOMS

Available in Lead and Deadwood.

CONTACT PERSON

Beth Hendricks - 605-381-5176
1031 Park Hill Dr., Rapid City, SD  57701