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CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA

Biking in the Black Hills of South Dakota

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Elevation Note
Outlaw Ranch is at 5,320 ft. Biking up to 6,400 ft. Elevation changes 1,000 to 1,500 ft each day.

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Bikes and helmets provided or you may bring your own.

Itinerary for Aug 26 — Aug 31, 2012

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Type: Lodge

 Description: Comfortable facilities at beautiful site in the forests of the Black Hills. Overlooking horse pastures and a nearby lake and hills. Delicious homemade meals.

Contact info:
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd.
Custer, SD 57730 USA
phone: 605-673-4040
web: www.losd.org

Room amenities: Linens, towels provided. Wireless Internet available.

Facility amenities: Comfortable lounge room, beautiful site to walk and enjoy the views. Gorgeous sunny skies and starry nights. View wildlife at the camp and on drives. Wireless internet.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: Rooms in Lodge have a sink in each room; may share toilet/shower room with one other room. Retreat center has shared bath facilities (with multiple toilets/showers/sinks) on each floor, share with three rooms.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, August 26 -  
Arrive To: Orientation, fitting and riding bikes.

Dinner: All home-cooked meals provided at Outlaw Ranch dining hall. Lunches are packed and taken on the trail.

Evening: Checking bikes, get-acquainted, orientation to the week.

Lodging: Outlaw Ranch

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Comfortable facilities at beautiful site in the forests of the Black Hills. Overlooking horse pastures and a nearby lake and hills. Delicious homemade meals.

Contact info:
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd.
Custer, SD 57730 USA
phone: 605-673-4040
web: www.losd.org

Room amenities: Linens, towels provided. Wireless Internet available.

Facility amenities: Comfortable lounge room, beautiful site to walk and enjoy the views. Gorgeous sunny skies and starry nights. View wildlife at the camp and on drives. Wireless internet.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: Rooms in Lodge have a sink in each room; may share toilet/shower room with one other room. Retreat center has shared bath facilities (with multiple toilets/showers/sinks) on each floor, share with three rooms.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, August 27 -  
Breakfast:

Morning: Biking on the Mickelson Trail. The group is dropped off at a trailhead and picked up at another trailhead later in the day. There is also time for taking pictures and enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.

Lunch: Packed lunch eaten alongside the bike trail.

Afternoon: Choice of horseback trail ride, canoeing, or hiking at Outlaw Ranch, or sightseeing on your own.

Dinner:

Evening: Trip to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy time to visit the Memorial and see the evening Ranger presentation and lighting of the monument.

Lodging: Outlaw Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Comfortable facilities at beautiful site in the forests of the Black Hills. Overlooking horse pastures and a nearby lake and hills. Delicious homemade meals.

Contact info:
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd.
Custer, SD 57730 USA
phone: 605-673-4040
web: www.losd.org

Room amenities: Linens, towels provided. Wireless Internet available.

Facility amenities: Comfortable lounge room, beautiful site to walk and enjoy the views. Gorgeous sunny skies and starry nights. View wildlife at the camp and on drives. Wireless internet.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: Rooms in Lodge have a sink in each room; may share toilet/shower room with one other room. Retreat center has shared bath facilities (with multiple toilets/showers/sinks) on each floor, share with three rooms.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, August 28 -  
Breakfast:

Morning: Biking on the Mickelson Trail in the northern Black Hills.

Lunch: Packed lunch eaten alongside the bike trail.

Afternoon: Biking to the northern end of the trail and ending up in Deadwood, SD. There is time to visit the town of Deadwood before supper.

Dinner: Supper as a group in Deadwood.

Lodging: Outlaw Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Comfortable facilities at beautiful site in the forests of the Black Hills. Overlooking horse pastures and a nearby lake and hills. Delicious homemade meals.

Contact info:
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd.
Custer, SD 57730 USA
phone: 605-673-4040
web: www.losd.org

Room amenities: Linens, towels provided. Wireless Internet available.

Facility amenities: Comfortable lounge room, beautiful site to walk and enjoy the views. Gorgeous sunny skies and starry nights. View wildlife at the camp and on drives. Wireless internet.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: Rooms in Lodge have a sink in each room; may share toilet/shower room with one other room. Retreat center has shared bath facilities (with multiple toilets/showers/sinks) on each floor, share with three rooms.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, August 29 -  
Breakfast:

Morning: Biking on the Mickelson Trail in the southern Black Hills.

Lunch: Packed lunch eaten alongside the bike trail.

Afternoon: Biking to the southern end of the trail in Edgemont, SD. The entire ride on this day is 44 miles.

Dinner:

Evening: Evening speaker on a Black Hills regional topic.

Lodging: Outlaw Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Lodge

 Description: Comfortable facilities at beautiful site in the forests of the Black Hills. Overlooking horse pastures and a nearby lake and hills. Delicious homemade meals.

Contact info:
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd.
Custer, SD 57730 USA
phone: 605-673-4040
web: www.losd.org

Room amenities: Linens, towels provided. Wireless Internet available.

Facility amenities: Comfortable lounge room, beautiful site to walk and enjoy the views. Gorgeous sunny skies and starry nights. View wildlife at the camp and on drives. Wireless internet.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: Rooms in Lodge have a sink in each room; may share toilet/shower room with one other room. Retreat center has shared bath facilities (with multiple toilets/showers/sinks) on each floor, share with three rooms.

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, August 30 -  
Breakfast:

Morning: Biking on the Mickelson Trail in the central Black Hills next to a beautiful creek.

Lunch: Packed lunch eaten alongside the bike trail.

Afternoon: Finish biking the final section of the Mickelson Trail. Choice of a drive through the Needles Highway, or a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial.

Dinner:

Evening: Evening speaker on a Black Hills regional topic.

Lodging: Outlaw Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, August 31 -  
Breakfast: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

Morning: Departure after breakfast. Van shuttle to airport after breakfast. Plan flights after 11:00 a.m.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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Custer, South Dakota
General OverviewHorseback trail rides, canoeing, hiking offered at Outlaw Ranch on Monday afternoon. Can also visit Custer on own. Many art galleries, craft shops, quilt shops in the area.
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