Little Spearfish Trail
This loop trail travels through pine and aspen forests and along picturesque Spearfish Creek.
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Little Spearfish Trail Details
This is an easy, six-mile loop trail that travels through pine and aspen forests and along picturesque Spearfish Creek. The creek is home to the American Dipper, a songbird famous for its ability to fish underwater. The trail gains around 1,400 feet. Hikers and mountain bikers share this trail. Coming from Spearfish, take Highway 14A to FSR 222 to reach the trailhead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
6 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Little Spearfish Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Little Spearfish Trail
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0.1 mi away
Timon Campground
Timon Campground offers seven tent sites in Little Spearfish Canyon, close to Little Spearfish Creek.
1.2 mi away
Old Baldy Trail
This is a moderate, 6.4-mile loop trail that gains around 300 feet on the way to the summit of Old Baldy Mountain.
1.5 mi away
Rod and Gun Campground
Located off Highway 222, near the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, this campground sits along Little Spearfish Creek.
2.7 mi away
Roughlock Falls
Roughlock Falls is slightly removed from the highway, which makes it an idyllic and peaceful spot.
3.3 mi away
Spearfish Canyon Lodge
A historic lodge and restaurant located on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.
