How long is Devils Bathtub (Spearfish)?

2 miles, out & back, with about 300 feet of elevation gain — roughly 49 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Devils Bathtub (Spearfish)?

It's rated Moderate. a creek scramble to polished rock pools

Where is Devils Bathtub (Spearfish)?

Devils Bathtub (Spearfish) is in South Dakota. a creek scramble to polished rock pools

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Devils Bathtub (Spearfish)

South Dakota

Distance2 mi

Est. time~49 min

Elevation gain↗ 300 ft

RouteOut & back

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Devils Bathtub (Spearfish) is a moderate 2-mile out & back hike in South Dakota with about 300 ft of elevation gain. a creek scramble to polished rock pools.

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