Experience the Mickelson Trail on Snowshoes
With transfers by Dakota Taxi
605/920-2020
www.dakotataxi.com
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The Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, a trail known for hiking and biking in the warmer months, will introduce visitors to a different mode of transportation for the winter months. Trail users are invited to experience the trail by snowshoe during a series of snowshoe walks in January and February.

Hikes will be held at 1 p.m. on January 10 and 24 and February 7 and 28.  “The locations of the walks will be determined the week of the walk,” said Dana Garry, park manager for the Mickelson Trail. “It all depends on the snow conditions,” added Garry. In the event of no snow, a hike will be held.

Staff will teach basic snowshoeing skills while leading a three-mile nature walk along the trail. A limited number of snowshoes are available for participants to use; please call the Lead office at (605) 584-3896 ahead of time to reserve a pair. Participants are also asked to call the Lead office prior to the hike for information on where to meet.

“We’d also like to remind people that snowshoes are available for check-out anytime, not just during guided hikes,” said Garry. The shoes can be checked-out at the Black Hills Trails Office in Lead.

There is no cost to participate in the program, although a trail pass is required. Both day and annual trail passes will be available for purchase before the program. Participants are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.

The Walk in the Park programs are a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas. For more information on the Walk in the Park programs and for a full listing of events for 2009, visit the state parks website at http://www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Calendar.htm or call (605) 773-3391.

For transfers, pickuos and drop-offs, contact DAKOTA TAXI  at 605/920-2020 – an approved Black Hills National Forest Service transportation vendor.  Or visit www.dakotataxi.com