Near Lead in Lawrence County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

George S. Mickelson Trail

Welcome to the Englewood Trailhead

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, July 20, 2020

1. George S. Mickelson Trail Marker

Inscription.

George S. Mickelson Trail. Welcome to the Englewood Trailhead. , Originally known as Ten-Mile ranch, this area served as a stagecoach stop on the Cheyenne to Deadwood trail in the 1870s. The name was changed to Englewood in 1891 when the railroad came through. It was easier for the telegraphers to tap out one name. The community flourished until the 1940s and boasted all the amenities of a railyard and modern community. Englewood was the convergence point for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincey; Black Hills and Ft. Pierre and the Spearfish line. The foundation for the Englewood Depot is still visible., General Trail Information, The trail is 109 miles long, crossing more than 100 converted railroad bridges and through 4 rock tunnels. The trail surface is primarily crushed limestone and does not exceed a 4% grade., The trail is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail., Trail Passes are required, All trail users age 12 and older are required to have a trail pass (except on the trail within a city's limits)., Trail Regulations:, Obey all traffic signs., Remain to the right except to pass. Be sure to give a clear warning before passing otthers and do not pass others in the tunnels., Stay on the trail and respect the landowners., The trail is closed to all users from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise., Motor assist devices such as electric wheelchairs and scooters are allowed on the trail., No camping or open fires., Pets need to be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet., Discharging firearms from, or across the trail is prohibited., Parts of the trail travel through "open range" and you may encounter cows on the trail., Cautionary Tips , Thunderstorms containing hail, strong winds, lightning and rain are frequent during the summer months., Take extra clothes, it will likely be windy and cooler in the higher elevations of the trail., Take at least one quart of water per person., There is poor to non-existent cellphone coverage on the trail., Pack out your trash.,

Originally known as Ten-Mile ranch, this area served as a stagecoach stop on the Cheyenne to Deadwood trail in the 1870s. The name was changed to Englewood in 1891 when the railroad came through. It was easier for the telegraphers to tap out one name. The community flourished until the 1940s and boasted all the amenities of a railyard and modern community. Englewood was the convergence point for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincey; Black Hills & Ft. Pierre and the Spearfish line. The foundation for the Englewood Depot is still visible.

General Trail Information

The trail is 109 miles long, crossing more than 100 converted railroad bridges and through 4 rock tunnels. The trail surface is primarily crushed limestone and does not exceed a 4% grade.

The trail is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.

Trail Passes are required

All trail users age 12 and older are required to have a trail pass (except on the trail within a city's limits).

Trail Regulations:

Obey all traffic signs.

Remain to the right except to

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pass. Be sure to give a clear warning before passing otthers and do not pass others in the tunnels.

Stay on the trail and respect the landowners.

The trail is closed to all users from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

Motor assist devices such as electric wheelchairs and scooters are allowed on the trail.

No camping or open fires.

Pets need to be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

Discharging firearms from, or across the trail is prohibited.

Parts of the trail travel through "open range" and you may encounter cows on the trail.

Cautionary Tips

Thunderstorms containing hail, strong winds, lightning and rain are frequent during the summer months.

Take extra clothes, it will likely be windy and cooler in the higher elevations of the trail.

Take at least one quart of water per person.

There is poor to non-existent cellphone coverage on the trail.

Pack out your trash.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 44° 17.823′ N,

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, July 20, 2020

2. George S. Mickelson Trail Marker

103° 47.066′ W. Marker is near Lead, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of Englewood Road and Brownsville Road on Englewood Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21431 Englewood Road, Lead SD 57754, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West River.

It is also in the American Black Hills,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: From Ruts to Rails (a few steps from this marker); The Glover House (approx. 3.7 miles away); City Hall and Masonic Temple (approx. 3.8 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church and Grier Statue (approx. 3.8 miles away); Thomas Johnston Grier (approx. 3.8 miles away); Overshot Mucker (approx. 3.9 miles away); Dakota Rebekah Lodge (approx. 3.9 miles away); United States Post Office

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(approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lead.

Also see . . . George S. Mickelson Trail Information. (Submitted on March 17, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.