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Come help us celebrate the Homestake Trail's 150th Anniversary connecting Lead and Deadwood. Walk from the mine's headframe along one of Homestake's old railways to Deadwood.
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Homestake Trail 150th Anniversary
Traditional Walk
SN: 131933 - 2026
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, Sep 12th, 2026 for 1 day
Start table open: Start 8:30-9:30, Finish by 11
Lead, South Dakota
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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
The Homestake Trail Volksmarch: "Two Communities, One Path" celebrates 150 years of Lead and Deadwood with a special joint community event. The walk will begin at the Homestake Trailhead in Lead, SD at 9:00 AM and finish in Deadwood at the Mickelson Trailhead. This is a 3.5 mile (5.633k) trail one way or 7 miles (11.265k) round trip via one of the old Homestake Gold Corporation's railway lines. Participants are invited to continue over to Gordon Park in Deadwood for the Deadwood Trail System Dedication at 11:00 AM. Beginning at Noon, a Chuckwagon Supper will be available for purchase at the park, featuring live cowboy singers. Later in the day, Lead will host Crafts in the Cut, a beer festival taking place at Lead Park throughout the afternoon and evening. Designated parking will be available at Deadwood's Sherman Street Parking Lot, Lead's Gold Run Park Parking Lot, and Lead Park, with additional parking available in nearby residential areas close to the trailhead. Shuttle service will be provided between all parking locations to help attendees travel between events.
Rating: 3B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Event information
Since we want walkers to join the trail dedication ceremony at 11 we encourage participants to start walking (mostly downhill) between 9 and 9:30. Registration will begin at 8:30 with the walk starting at 9. Dogs must be on leash. The trail is a mix between a narrow 50 inch wide native trail and a wider two-track trail throughout.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
Turn off HWY 85 in Lead onto Washington St. and follow it up to the top of the hill. The walk will start from the Lead Dog Park (300 Washington St. Lead, SD 57754)
Maps phrase and directions link
The address / location has not been set.
Black Hills Volkssport Assn. (AVA-0274)
Event website: www.bhva.org
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