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Whenever I have the opportunity to take young people on the trails, I choose the Rochford area. Here is an area filled with mining and railroad history that in some places is still quite evident. To explore the Black Hills National Forest or ride the Mickelson Trail, Deadwood Outdoor Rentals is your perfect destination.
Look for an old restored church. Look for evidence of mining and old cabins. Castle Creek is a beautiful feature of the area and Rapid Creek falls is a great place to stop for a picnic.
If you have time for a hamburger stop at Moonshine Gulch Saloon. If you want to do some shopping try the Small of America.
Evidence of a historic railroad exists at Tunnel A, B, C, and D. Hike to these if you have time.
In 1938, new development work was done on the Yellow Bird Mine. Other evidence of mining history include; Yellowbird Mine, Divide Lode mine and the George Frink mine.
A 50-ton flotation mill was built to mill oxidized ore near Meyersville. Part of the structure still stands within sight of the trail.
Ghost towns in the area include; Alta Ghost Town, Canyon City Ghost Town, Fair View Ghost Town, Mystic Ghost Town, Ochre City Ghost Town, Rochford Ghost Town, Meyerville Ghost Town and Castletown Ghost Town.
Other standing buildings include; the George Frink Cabin, the Long Draw Cabins, Lookout Mill, Meyerville cabin, Mccahan Chapel, Mystic Cabin, Rochford Chapel and Rochford Cabins. There is even an old waterwheel in the area.
The Camp F-1 CCC camp was located here.
Castle Creek is a beautiful feature of the area and Rapid Creek falls is a great place to stop for a picnic.
Many waterfalls include; Mystic waterfall, Tunnel waterfall and the splendid Rapid Creek Falls.
The Bell Park Cemetery provides some glimpses into history.
Some natural features to watch for are the SD Rain Forest, and Castle Peak.
If you are in to hiking, the Daugherty Gold Trailhead for Trail #40 is found here.
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Trailhead Map: 44.1072,-103.6529
Degrees Minutes Seconds:
Latitude: N 44 06 25
Longitude: W -103 39 10
Decimal Degrees:
Latitude: N 44.1071538
Longitude: W -103.6529052
GPS:
Latitude: N 44 06.429
Longitude: WW -103 39.174
UTM:
13N 607808 4884656