# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Day Hike on the Mickelson Trail!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Kick Off 2026 with a First Day Hike on the Mickelson Trail!

Start your New Year with fresh air, scenic views, and a little adventure! First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide tradition encouraging folks to get outside, get active, and enjoy the natural beauty of our state parks and trails.

On January 1, 2026, the George S. Mickelson Trail will host two guided hikes, each offering a unique experience:

Englewood Trailhead
Lead, SD
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
https://license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=234305

Hill City Trailhead
512 S Newton Ave, Hill City, SD
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
https://license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=234355
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What to Know Before You Go:
•	Dress in layers and be prepared for changing winter weather
•	Wear sturdy, comfortable hiking boots
•	If the temperature (including windchill) drops to 0°F or below, the hike will be canceled
•	There’s no fee to participate, but a Trail Pass is required

Questions? Call the Mickelson Trail office at 605.584.3896 or email MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us

Let’s ring in the New Year with nature, movement, and community—see you on the trail!

#MickelsonTrail #FirstDayHike #SDStateParks #NewYearOutdoors #ExploreSouthDakota #TrailLife
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lead/first-day-hike-on-the-mickelson-trail/200029351039421
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, new-year, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lead
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd, Lead, SD, United States, South Dakota 57754
- **lat**: 44.33771
- **long**: -103.7932
- **full address**: 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd, Lead, SD, United States, South Dakota 57754

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Day Hike on the Mickelson Trail! being held?
  - **A:** First Day Hike on the Mickelson Trail! takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd, Lead, SD, United States, South Dakota 57754.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Day Hike on the Mickelson Trail!?
  - **A:** First Day Hike on the Mickelson Trail! is organized by George S. Mickelson Trail.

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