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There's gold in them ther hills! Take a step back in time to visit the remains of the Empire Gold Mine.
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Empire Mine AVA 50
Traditional Walk
SN: 131932 - 2026
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, Sep 19th, 2026 for 1 day
Start table open: 8-11 am Finish by 3 pm
Rapid City, South Dakota
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Samelius Trailhead
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Sloping uphill from the start point through aspen groves, the trail then descends to an old logging road. Ruins of an old gold mine, headframes and buildings are visible. Mining was from 1920 into the 1940s; the mine shut down to help the war efforts of WWII.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: No |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: No |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Dogs must be on leash. Stay on marked trail.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
Travel south from Rapid City 21 miles on US Highway 16. Signage will be visible on your right. This is also a trailhead for the Centennial Trail. From Hill City travel 6 miles on US Highway 16 to the trailhead on your left.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Samelius Trailhead |
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Black Hills Volkssport Assn. (AVA-0274)
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