Mystic
Gold to Rails to Trails
State: South Dakota
County: Pennington County
Founded: 1876
Abandoned: 1920s
Peak Population: 500
Mystic was a Black Hills gold mining town that later served as a railroad stop. When mining declined, so did Mystic. Today the old railroad bed is the popular Mickelson Trail, passing through the near-ghost town.
Gold Mining
Mystic was founded during the Black Hills Gold Rush. Miners worked the hills around the town.
Mickelson Trail
The railroad that once brought life to Mystic is now a 109-mile recreational trail. Mystic is a trailhead.
Timeline
- 1876 - Founded Gold rush settlement
- 1920s - Decline Mining ended
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- On 109-mile Mickelson Trail
- Black Hills Gold Rush town
- Popular cyclist stop
Location
Address: Mystic, South Dakota
Coordinates: 44.05, -103.8667