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Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

Alt Route 14, Spearfish, South Dakota USA

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Sat 12a-11:59p

Independent
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No Public
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“winding black hills beauty”

North of Rapid City near the town of Spearfish lays Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway—a stunning 19-mile cruise through towering limestone walls and dense deciduous forest. The road follows Spearfish Creek past historic Homestake Gold Mine hydroelectric plants and multiple waterfalls.

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Reviewed by
WeLovett

7 Reviews
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June 26, 2021

Rated 5.0

The views of the drive are great. There are three waterfalls which are fairly roadside or short hike. These are pretty.

In the middle of the bi-way is a stop for a hime called the Devil’s Washbasin. It’s a fantastic hike about a mile off the road along a creek bed culminating in a set of natural waterslides and waist-deep wading pools. We took kids and dogs and had a blast. It’s somewhat busy and requires some scrambling. Wear shoes that can get wet as there’s no way around the water. This was a great hike.

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Angie Weikert

8 Reviews
1 Helpful

January 25, 2018

Rated 5.0

Beautiful drive, especially if you have a motorcycle! We did it in a car unfortunately, still beautiful, looks like pages from a log home magazine! Take it slow & enjoy the view!

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