Monday, December 6, 2010

Roughlock Falls

To get to Roughlock Falls the turn will be on the right at Savoy coming from Spearfish. These falls come from springs upstream that gently casscade about 40 feet. Durning the summer you can see brown trout dart in and out of shadows, and chipmunks running all over the place. In winter the falls get snowed in and freeze over. If you dress for the weather the falls are even more beautiful during the winter.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Bridal Veil Falls

To get to this water fall all you have to do is drive up the canyon, no hiking involved. A few miles up the canyon there will be a sign on the right warning you the falls are coming up. About 50 yards after the sign there will be a large pull-off on the right. Don't be surprised if there is already a few cars there. The water fall is derectly across the road from the pull-off in plain site.
What a lot of people don't know about is the hike behind the falls. The trail to the top can be very dangerous as it is very steep. You will need to bring a rope because when you get to the top the other side is very steep. Tie the rope to something sturdy and use it to lower yourself down. When you get down and start hiking upstream you will come across some layered waterfalls that are a little difficult to climb, but it can be done. After the falls its just a stream with lots of ig boulders, nothing really to see besides nature. It's really nice up there because it is all pretty untouched by humans.