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Miles Above Ordinary Tucked into the steep folds of the Northern Black Hills, you’ll find the mountain town of Lead (pronounced Leed) surrounded by beautiful ponderosa pine forests and magnificent mountain meadows. This quaint little town is a hidden gem. It’s the perfect mix of fascinating history, outdoor recreation, delicious dining, shopping, and fun arts and entertainment. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Step off the beaten path and away from the crowds in this outdoor playground. The George S. Mickelson Trail is easily accessed from three trailheads in town to hike, bike or horseback ride. Take a short drive to the southern gateway of Spearfish Canyon for worldclass fishing, hiking and rock climbing. Find prime golfing, mountain biking and hunting just minutes from downtown. With an average snowfall of over 200 inches per year, Lead is home to worldclass winter recreation. 7,000-foot peaks, sloping ski runs and friendly staff greet guests at Terry Peak Ski Resort for winter fun. Snowmobilers enjoy 416 pristine miles of groomed trails. Cross-country skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bikers can explore an endless sea of white. Equipment rentals are available at area outfitters, like Trailshead Lodge Rentals and Spearfish Canyon Adventures. THINGS TO DO Explore the town’s historical institutions that pay homage to Lead’s glory days. For an authentic experience of the Homestake Mine and how it evolved over its 126 years of operation, explore exhibits and activities at Black Hills Mining Museum. Tour the remarkable Homestake Opera House or take in one of the plays hosted year-round. From its construction in 1914 until a catastrophic fire in 1984, it was the center of Lead’s community life. Massive restoration and preservation efforts over the years have upheld its cultural history. At the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, learn about the deepest and most productive gold mine in the Western Hemisphere that now hosts Nobel Prizewinning science. Hit a hole in one with golf balls from the edge of the mile-wide and 1,250-feet deep Open Cut. Find Lead business listings on page 157.
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