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This trailhead is excellent if you want to ride close in to Rapid City. Victoria Lake, Victoria Creek, Rapid Creek and a place we call sandstone ridge are all interesting features of this trail area. Newly added atv trails are also a highlight.
To explore the Black Hills National Forest or ride the Mickelson Trail, Deadwood Outdoor Rentals is your perfect destination.
If you ride far enough you will crest a hill at the Pactola Reservoir. Stop at the visitor center or just enjoy the view.
A unique feature that is the highlight is the overlook at Sandstone Ridge. Other overlook are the Victoria Creek Overlook and Victoria Overlook.
A Ghost Town site in this area is Bear Gulch II Ghost Town, now a campground.
Water features in the area include: Brush Creek, Pactola Lake, Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek Pond, Spring Creek Flume Falls, Victoria Creek, Victoria Lake and Rapid Creek.
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Their are numerous MANAGED WATER CROSSINGS in this area to watch for including: the Rapid Creek Bridge Water Crossing, South Victoria Creek Water Crossing, Victoria Creek Water Crossing, Victoria Lake Road Water Crossing and Trail 6715 South Victoria Creek Water Crossing.
Old buildings and structures on this ride include; Dexter Cabin, and Flume Long Tunnel.
Evidence of mining like the Dexter Gold Mine, and the KDS Mine.
This is an area ripe with hiking opportunities. If you are willing to go off-ATV check out, Flume Trail Loop A Hiking Trail, Rapid Creek Hiking Trail & Trailhead, and Tamarack Gulch Hiking Trail & Trailhead.
The original Victoria Creek Dam was destroyed during the same time of the Rapid City flood of 1972.
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Trailhead Map: 44.006495, -103.35522
Decimal Degrees:
Latitude: 44.006495
Longitude: -103.35522