Road Trips GREAT OUTDOORS Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway Miles: 19, US Highway 14A between Spearfish and Cheyenne Crossing Spearfish Creek Spearfish Canyon State & Nationa Spearfish Canyon SPEARFISH REC PATH 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 longboarder. ROUGHLOCK FALLS Marked paths point you to the state’s most picturesque waterfall. Along the 2-mile round-trip route, pause to enjoy a picnic, take photos and watch for wildlife, especially the rare American dipper—a bird that can walk and swim underwater. 85 90 Spearfish SPEARFISH REC PATH 90 14A AREA OF DETAIL SPEARFISH FALLS TRAIL 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. 76 TRAIL 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. 76 Trail Savoy SPEARFISH FALLS TRAIL Roughlock Falls Lead 14A 85 Cheyenne Crossing 22 // #HiFromSD
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