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Randy from Kansas City area on 6/26/2025 10:50:52 AM:
1. With the elevation that this route does have, is it better to do East to West, or opposite?
2. Best time of year for Western SD?
 
Mark from Saint Louis, MO 63144 on 6/26/2025 11:16:31 AM:
I think you mean North to South. I believe most people start in Deadwood on the north end and finish in Edgemont on the south end. You'll be going downhill from Hill City to Edgemont most of the way at the end of the trail which will probably be a nice change at that point.
 
Randy from Kansas City area on 6/26/2025 11:20:02 AM:
I totally knew the N-S! LONG day and from another recent 12hr drive, I am lacking brain power today!
 
Mark from Saint Louis, MO 63144 on 6/26/2025 11:47:45 AM:
Oh, and as far as time of year, I know it's been pretty hot in late July/August when I've been on the trail. If I go again, I'll probably try the first few weeks of September, as I like the cooler weather. But if you don't mind heat, any time from now through August should be great.
 
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