Spearfish Local Guide
Trails
This is a great trailhead in town and is walking distance from our Rustic Ranch. There are several routes perfect for both hiking and mountain biking.
17 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Trail
This is a great trailhead in town and is walking distance from our Rustic Ranch. There are several routes perfect for both hiking and mountain biking.
A great trail just outside of town. It's a slightly more advanced trail for mountain biking. The summit offers beautiful views of the entire area.
18 locals recommend
Crow Peak Trailhead
A great trail just outside of town. It's a slightly more advanced trail for mountain biking. The summit offers beautiful views of the entire area.
An expansive trail system that connects to areas throughout the hills. You can create routes of over 50 miles or go for a lovely out and back.
Tinton Trail Head
Tollgate RoadAn expansive trail system that connects to areas throughout the hills. You can create routes of over 50 miles or go for a lovely out and back.
A trail that runs along the river. Can be very busy and watch out for poison ivy. We would recommend water friendly shoes as the trail crosses the river several times.
38 locals recommend
Devils Bath Tub Trail
1917 Spearfish Canyon HwyA trail that runs along the river. Can be very busy and watch out for poison ivy. We would recommend water friendly shoes as the trail crosses the river several times.
A great hiking trail system in the summer. In the winter these trails are groomed for cross country skiing and snow biking.
Big Hill Trailhead
Tinton RoadA great hiking trail system in the summer. In the winter these trails are groomed for cross country skiing and snow biking.
Parks
A lovely destination. Walkable along the city biking trail. Take a tube to go for a ride down the river. There's also a large playground for kids. It's the primary location for many events hosted by the City.
9 locals recommend
city park
115 South Canyon StreetA lovely destination. Walkable along the city biking trail. Take a tube to go for a ride down the river. There's also a large playground for kids. It's the primary location for many events hosted by the City.
A great spot for the kids in the summer. Entertainment for days.
16 locals recommend
Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center
122 Recreation LnA great spot for the kids in the summer. Entertainment for days.
Jorgenson Park
1905 Stagebarn CircleNearby park with nice playground
Sightseeing
Spearfish Canyon is a scenic highway that is beautiful by car, motorcycle, and bike. There are several destinations along this road including Bridal Falls, Devils Bathtub, and Iron Creek Drainage Trail.
9 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon Highway
Spearfish Canyon HighwaySpearfish Canyon is a scenic highway that is beautiful by car, motorcycle, and bike. There are several destinations along this road including Bridal Falls, Devils Bathtub, and Iron Creek Drainage Trail.
Terry Peak Ski Area
21120 Stewart Slope RdDownhill Skiing
Food scene
Sawyer Brewing Co.
2537 Yukon PlOur favorite Brewery with wood-fired pizzas.
A good spot for steak. We love their fried chicken and waffles.
34 locals recommend
Steerfish Steak and Smoke
701 N 5th StA good spot for steak. We love their fried chicken and waffles.
Killian's Food & Drink
539 W Jackson BlvdA great local spot that offers something for everyone.
Leones' Creamery
722 N Main StBest Ice Cream in town.
Spearfish Brewing Company
741 N Main StAnother brewery option
Crow Peak Brewing Company
125 US-14Great brewery on the edge of town.
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant and Bar
83 West Highway 14The best option for Mexican food.
Spearfish Public House
Favorite bar
Rentals
Has Razor and side-by-side rentals in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.
17 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon Lodge
10619 Roughlock Falls RdHas Razor and side-by-side rentals in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.
Snowmobile rental option. It's a little farther drive from town but is more central to all the trail systems. Lots of trailer parking across the street if you are bringing your own gear.
Trailshead Lodge
22075 U.S. 85Snowmobile rental option. It's a little farther drive from town but is more central to all the trail systems. Lots of trailer parking across the street if you are bringing your own gear.
Grocery
The Bee's Knees Natural Foods
127 Old U.S. 14My favorite health and local food store. Lots of great options.
Good Earth Natural Foods
638 N Main StAnother good health food option
Lueders Food Center
620 N 7th StSmall local grocery
Safeway
1606 North AveClosest conventional grocery
The Butcher Shop
3204 East Fairgrounds LoopLocal shop for beef, pork, fish, and cheese
City/town information
Sturgis is about 30 minutes away and hosts the motorcycle rally every August.
72 locals recommend
Sturgis
Sturgis is about 30 minutes away and hosts the motorcycle rally every August.
Deadwood
A historic town in the hills about 20 min drive.
Rapid City
The largest nearby city and airport. About 50 mins drive.