Short walk
Roughlock Falls
Near Lead, South Dakota
Height50 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail1 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring–fall
Roughlock Falls is a 50-ft waterfall near Lead, South Dakota, with short walk access (1 mi round trip). a gentle cascade in scenic Spearfish Canyon. Best season: Spring–fall.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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