Brad, what is your itinerary? Doing the trip in 2 days? Are you reserving a room in Hill City? Just curious as I am thinking about a trip this summer also. I was planning one last year the week before Memorial Day but it snowed 29 inches. We had to cancel our trip. Good luck and hopefully the virus will be gone by the time you start your trip.
@@garygrow8373 we will be staying 3 nights in Deadwood. We will load the bikes on day 2 and 3 to begin were we left off the previous day. Hopefully this coronavirus won't affect the plans. It's a new area for us Illinoisans so we're excited!
@@bradjett7083 Thanks Brad. If you have time, spend some time in Spearfish. The area has a lot to offer. I am very familiar with the area as we visit several time a year. Good luck on your trip.
Hey Zach! I just found your videos! Thinking of doing some bike packing on Mickelson next month (May). Was a little surprised to see that much snow on the trail. Were trail conditions better in October? Could also go in late June. What do you think? Thx!
Late June would be better for sure. I don’t know the snow the black hills got this year but your probably still good in May. Conditions are better in October because it hasn’t started snowing yet whereas in May your waiting for snow to melt.
Enjoyed both videos Zachary, thanks so much. Now I have a good idea what I will be getting into next year! 😱😂✅
I enjoyed both of your videos. Thanks for the great scenery and narration.
Tremendous video, and very informative. Thanks.
Frank
Thanks Frank!
Great video Zachary. My wife and I will be biking the Mickelson trail in August. 1st time for us on the trail. We'll be staying in Deadwood. Excited!
Brad, what is your itinerary? Doing the trip in 2 days? Are you reserving a room in Hill City? Just curious as I am thinking about a trip this summer also. I was planning one last year the week before Memorial Day but it snowed 29 inches. We had to cancel our trip. Good luck and hopefully the virus will be gone by the time you start your trip.
August should be a great time to hit the trail!
@@garygrow8373 we will be staying 3 nights in Deadwood. We will load the bikes on day 2 and 3 to begin were we left off the previous day. Hopefully this coronavirus won't affect the plans. It's a new area for us Illinoisans so we're excited!
@@zrey17 can't wait. 😁 keep on making those great videos.
@@bradjett7083 Thanks Brad. If you have time, spend some time in Spearfish. The area has a lot to offer. I am very familiar with the area as we visit several time a year. Good luck on your trip.
Beautiful! Have never ridden that part of the Trail. Love it! 🥰🥰🥰
Nice video. Section rode this about 10 years ago ( before the shelters). You provided the perfect overview one can expect if they ride this.
TheGypsyHook Good to know the trail fee goes to improvements on the trail.
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Thanks for the trail report. Did you take a shuttle back up to Deadwood? I'm thinking about heading out there in a couple weeks.
I did not take a shuttle. I had a friend pick me up in Edgemont.
Hey Zach! I just found your videos! Thinking of doing some bike packing on Mickelson next month (May). Was a little surprised to see that much snow on the trail. Were trail conditions better in October? Could also go in late June. What do you think? Thx!
Late June would be better for sure. I don’t know the snow the black hills got this year but your probably still good in May. Conditions are better in October because it hasn’t started snowing yet whereas in May your waiting for snow to melt.
nice video
davex5424 Thanks Dave!