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This short pedestrian trail around the Roughlock Falls Nature Area makes for a nice outing.


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1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

95%

Runnable

5,167' 1,575 m

High

5,008' 1,526 m

Low

193' 59 m

Up

42' 13 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Spring · Waterfall

Description

This is a very easy, mile-long path that starts near the Spearfish Canyon Lodge and weaves through the Roughlock Falls Nature Area. The trail parallels Little Spearfish Creek and in places skirts a dusty gravel road with little traffic. The falls are scenic and easily accessible for everyone.

There are several parking areas and access points along the length of this trail, so if you want a shorter run, there are options.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jeremy Wilker

Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 8 votes

#23955

Overall
  3.6 from 8 votes
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4 Star
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Trail Rankings

#69

in South Dakota

#23,955

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614 Since Nov 16, 2017
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Roughlock Falls Trail
Aug 19, 2025 near Lead, SD
Roughlock Falls Trail
Aug 19, 2025 near Lead, SD

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Dec 24, 2018
Cliff Watson
Crowded and short. Not very technical, save for the ice. Seems like the nly thing open in this part of the world during this time of the year, though. 1.9mi — 0h 18m
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