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Just hop on a bike.
This crushedgravel and limestone pathleads through the ponderosa pine forests and high plains ofSouth Dakota’s Black Hills.
Along the way, the trail crosses 100 converted railroad bridges and passes through four hard rock tunnels.
Mickelson Trail AdventuresandRabbit Bicyclesoffer rentals and shuttles to all 15 trailheads.
Insider tip:Cyclists can easily detour to landmarks like the Crazy Horse Monument and Custer State Park.
With hotels and bed and breakfasts along the way, many riders make this a four-day trip.
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Distance:18 miles from Pacific Grove to Castroville, California
