Spearfish Canyon

Spearfish Canyon spans 20-miles along a scenic and unique State and National Scenic Byway. Geologist point to the origin of the canyon about 62-million years . Geologists note that the canyon is 12-times older than the Grand Canyon with rocks of similar age.

Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s renowned organic architect, proclaimed Spearfish Canyon as ‘the’ most magnificent canyon in the west in his visit of 1935. He stated that had this canyon been on the through way to the west, it would today be as appreciated and recognized as the Grand Canyon

Spearfish Creek, runs south to north and runs year round. The creek is unusual in that it freezes from the bottom up, instead of icing over. This unusual phenomenon occurs due to the very fast rate at which the creek flows

The Spearfish RiverIt truly is beautifulOur first hike is to Spearfish Falls. It is great on a hot day because the wind was blowing the mist from the Falls right onto the viewing area.Part of the hike goes over the river. There used to be railroad that crossed the top of the Falls but the tracks were washed out during a storm and never rebuiltThe next hike is to Roughlock Falls



We continue to drive thru the Canyon and go by Bridal Falls

We stop in the Town of Spearfish to try the original Sanford's for lunch. Smaller but every bit as good!

Next stop Belle Fourche (pronounced foosh) The geological center of the Nation.

Till Later,Meanwhile we keep on Trek'n

Melissa and Gary