Spearfish Falls
EasyA short, well-built descent from Savoy to a viewing deck below a tall canyon waterfall.
- Area
- Spearfish Canyon
- Distance
- ≈0.75 mi round trip
- Tags
- Waterfalls · Family-friendly · Easy hikes
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Black Hills Trails
Hiking across the northern and central Black Hills, organized so you can find the right trail for the day, the group and the weather.
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This directory is growing. Devil's Bathtub and the Spearfish Canyon hikes are covered first, with more Black Hills trails being added.
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Roughlock Falls
EasyA gentle creekside path to one of the most photographed waterfalls in the northern Black Hills.
- Area
- Spearfish Canyon
- Distance
- ≈2 mi round trip
- Tags
- Waterfalls · Family-friendly · Creek hikes
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Little Spearfish Falls
EasyA quick drop through spruce forest to a falls overlook, often combined with the Little Spearfish Trail.
- Area
- Spearfish Canyon
- Distance
- ≈1 mi round trip
- Tags
- Waterfalls · Easy hikes · Scenic hikes
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Community Caves
ModerateA steep short climb from the canyon floor to a set of soot-blackened limestone alcoves.
- Area
- Spearfish Canyon
- Distance
- ≈1 mi round trip
- Tags
- Scenic hikes · Creek hikes
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Iron Creek
ModerateA quieter creek corridor with its own crossings, sometimes hiked from the same area as Devil's Bathtub.
- Area
- Spearfish Canyon
- Distance
- Varies
- Tags
- Creek hikes · Moderate hikes
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Little Spearfish Trail
ModerateA longer forested route through meadow and pine above the canyon, with loop possibilities near Rod and Gun.
- Area
- Spearfish Canyon
- Distance
- ≈6 mi loop options
- Tags
- Moderate hikes · Scenic hikes · Creek hikes
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Rimrock Trail
ModerateRim-level walking with canyon views, close to Spearfish and popular for shorter outings.
- Area
- Spearfish
- Distance
- Varies
- Tags
- Scenic hikes · Moderate hikes
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Crow Peak
DifficultA steady climb to a summit with wide views over Spearfish and the northern hills. The area's classic workout hike.
- Area
- Spearfish
- Distance
- ≈6.5 mi round trip
- Tags
- Difficult hikes · Scenic hikes
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Lookout Mountain
ModerateOpen grassland and pine trails on the edge of town with quick elevation and big sunset views.
- Area
- Spearfish
- Distance
- ≈2–4 mi options
- Tags
- Moderate hikes · Scenic hikes · Family-friendly
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Big Hill
ModerateA network of forest loops above Spearfish Canyon, used for hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
- Area
- Northern Black Hills
- Distance
- Extensive trail network
- Tags
- Moderate hikes · Scenic hikes
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Hiking in the canyon specifically? Start with trails near Devil's Bathtub or the Spearfish Canyon guide.