Private Tour

Private Spearfish Canyon Hike

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Hiking in Spearfish Canyon, located in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota, is a truly unforgettable experience. With its towering limestone cliffs, lush vegetation, and cascading waterfalls, the canyon offers a mix of scenic beauty, accessibility, and serenity that sets it apart from other hiking destinations in the United States.

Spearfish Canyon is one of the oldest natural canyons in North America—older than the Grand Canyon—and was carved by water over millions of years. Today, its vertical limestone cliffs rise up to 1,200 feet, surrounding hikers with dramatic, enclosed scenery that creates a sense of awe at every turn.

Because of its narrow shape and elevation, the canyon has a unique cool, moist microclimate. This supports an unusually diverse range of plant life—over 1,200 species, including mosses, orchids, ferns, and wildflowers. In fall, the canyon bursts into brilliant hues of red, orange, and gold, rivaling famous leaf-peeping destinations.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Embark on a scenic and soul-refreshing adventure into the heart of the Black Hills with our guided Spearfish Canyon Hiking Tour. Carved over millions of years by ancient waters, Spearfish Canyon is one of South Dakota’s most breathtaking natural wonders—a hidden gem bursting with dramatic limestone cliffs, thundering waterfalls, lush pine forests, and a serenity you’ll feel from the moment you step on the trail. Our guided hiking tour is perfect for adventurers of all kinds—whether you're a seasoned hiker looking to break a sweat or someone simply wanting to enjoy a peaceful walk in nature. With trail options ranging from flat and family-friendly to moderately challenging inclines, this tour is designed to accommodate all skill and fitness levels. Whether you're seeking a photo-worthy experience, quiet time in the forest, or a day of active exploration, our private tour will immerse you in the beauty, history, and biodiversity of Spearfish Canyon. Please check out our other tour options!!!

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Private Spearfish Canyon Hike

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best of the old west
lanceh8,
Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the third trip we made with this company during our week in South Dakota. Spearfish Canyon is full of natural beauty and we had an excellent guide in Rose, first for some great sites in the town of Spearfish, then a leisurely drive, taking in the best o scenery with stops for short hikes and outstanding photo ops. The second part of our day was in Deadwood, to experience both true and Hollywood fiction about its Old West heroes. Rose gave us plenty of options in Deadwood for museums, tours, dining, free outdoor shows and shopping. An amazing afternoon.
2023 Trip to South Dakota
Fearless58582126992,
Oct 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rapid City has many hotels to choose from depending on ones taste and required amenities. Convenient location for visits to the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave and so much more. My wife and I went to see the Buffalo roundup, Black Hills, Jewel Cave and other attractions in the area. A great experience and recommend this area of the Country to those who like to see areas that have not changed much and are still clean and wide open.
Black Hills Adventure guide the best
beckymQ2357RM,
Oct 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Denny the tour guide was fantastic. He possessed a vast wealth of knowledge about the Black Hills and spoke without any notes. He was very personable.
Worth every penny!
deb3569,
Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mickey (hope I’m spelling it right) was awesome. She loves this place and it’s apparent. She does her best to make sure we love it too! We appreciate the personal attention she gave us to make sure we enjoyed our time here. She even gave us some pointers about our trip for tomorrow to Rapid City that we’ll be taking on our own! Thank you so much for making our anniversary special!
Incredible Black Hills and Badlands Experience!
K4660QWnickg,
Aug 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My 10 and 12-year-old boys and I took our first trip to the Black Hills and Badlands in August 2022. We couldn't be happier with the experience Black Hills Adventure Tours provided. Carrie was so helpful in planning our trip, including giving advice on our road trip into South Dakota and worthwhile sites to see along the way in and out. We had a blast with our guide, Jamie. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to be as excited as we were to be exploring the beautiful area. He really helped to tweak and tailor the experience over our 3 days so it really was a perfect experience for us. Thanks so much! Nick