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An Aha! moment in Spearfish

Spearfish Canyon; Black Hills

Magnet outdoor town

nature, history, culture, landmarks

Spearfish City Park is nestled in the canyon, with Spearfish Creek running along its backside.

Discovery Waypoints

• Spearfish Canyon / Natural Feature — A scenic canyon and byway with picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds.
• Bridal Veil Falls / Natural Feature — A waterfall cascading approximately 60 feet beside a large parking lot.
• Roughlock Falls / Natural Feature — A waterfall reached via Forest Service Road 222 in Little Spearfish Canyon.
• D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery / Museum / Learning — A historic national fish hatchery adjacent to Spearfish City Park.
• Matthews Opera House / Landmark / Architecture
• Termesphere Gallery / Culture / Experience
• Crow Peak / Natural Feature
• Downtown Spearfish / Scenic Route / District

Local Knowledge

• Spearfish Canyon / Natural Feature — Homestake Hydroplant No. 2 opened in 1917 and used Spearfish Creek water to generate electricity for a gold mine in Lead.
• Bridal Veil Falls / Natural Feature — A Forest Service observation platform was installed to prevent erosion at the falls.
• Roughlock Falls / Natural Feature — Several parking lots are available for visitors near the falls.
• D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery / Museum / Learning — The hatchery is in the heart of town beside an area noted for wildlife and canyon serenity.

From Spearfish Canyon to Bridal Veil Falls and Roughlock Falls, every stop can become an Aha! Discovery Point—helping visitors explore more deeply while connecting them to the businesses and stories that make Spearfish distinctive.

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