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Homestake Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. SD
  3. …Western S. Dakota
  4. …Black Hills National Forest
  5. Lead
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“Well-maintained ridge trail between Lead and Deadwood, SD. ”

Ken Stewart
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2.8

Miles

4.5

KM

Point to Point

5,291' 1,613 m

High

4,576' 1,395 m

Low

119' 36 m

Up

733' 224 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Geological Significance · Historical Significance

Description

Starting at either the Lead "dog park" or the Deadwood Mickelson Trail the trail is well-marked with "Homestake Trail" signs and white diamond trail markers. It is a steep ascent from either end but easier overall from Lead to Deadwood (N to S). Food and drink at both ends. Some shade, great views.

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Land Manager: USFWA - Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery

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Ken Stewart
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#1

in Lead

#11921

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  4.0 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Lead

#39

in South Dakota

#11,921

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Oct 23, 2021
Micah and Kaity Bader
From Lead: park in the dog park parking lot, proceed through both latched gates (in & out of dog park), continue straight, turn left onto the T (road)
Nov 19, 2020
Colby Era
this was not just homesake trail but some tertiary routes. to get up to the ridgeline there are some steep areas but it levels out and is a great,… 5.3mi

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