ROAD TRIPS GREAT OUTDOORS Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway SPEARFISH REC PATH Miles: 19, US Highway 14A between Spearfish and Cheyenne Crossing Spearfish Canyon State & Nationa 1 2 SPEARFISH FALLS TRAIL 3 76 TRAIL 90 85 The Spearfish Canyon trailhead is an easy entry point for accessing this 7.5-mile path along scenic Spearfish Creek . Follow it to points of interest, including area parks and the Spearfish City Campground . You’ll be accompanied by walkers, runners, cyclists and the occasional long-boarder. It takes slightly more than 10 minutes to reach this trail’s namesake, but you’ll want to linger. The trail transports you to the bottom of Spearfish Canyon , creating an awe-inspiring view of the falls. Listen for the rush of water as you approach. Test your mettle on this challenging hike to the rim of Spearfish Canyon . The round-trip trek measures just 1.5 miles, but the steep uphill terrain is rated difficult. For experienced hikers, the panoramic view from the top is worth it. Spearfish SPEARFISH REC PATH 90 14A AREA OF DETAIL 4 ROUGHLOCK FALLS Arty Adventure Visit the famous Termesphere ® Gallery to see the one-of-a-kind spherical paintings of artist Dick Termes. Spend the night at the neighboring Turtle House, Termes’ whimsical former residence turned vacation rental. Termesphere ® Gallery Marked paths point you to 76 Trail Savoy the state’s most picturesque SPEARFISH FALLS TRAIL waterfall. Along the 2-mile Roughlock Falls round-trip route, pause to enjoy a picnic, take photos and watch for wildlife — especially the rare American dipper, a bird that can walk Cheyenne Crossing 85 and swim underwater. Lead 14A Spearfish Canyon Lodge
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