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Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
United States · US-14A
Carves along the floor of a narrow, 1,000-foot-deep limestone palisade canyon along rushing Spearfish Creek. Silky smooth pavement, dramatic rock overhangs, Bridal Veil Falls, and lush quaking aspens make this the premier relaxed canyon cruise during the Sturgis Rally.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway runs 20 miles between Spearfish, SD and Cheyenne Crossing, SD. We count about 85 corners along it, which is consistently bendy. Straightforward riding with enough bends to stay interesting.
Tank-bag quick reference
- StartSpearfish, SD44.4908, -103.8594
- High3,640 ft - 5,360 ftelevation range
- EndCheyenne Crossing, SD44.3314, -103.9286
T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.
Repair within reach
- 20 miSturgis MotorsportsSturgis, United States
- 39 miBlack Hills Harley-DavidsonRapid City, United States
Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.
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Questions riders ask
- How long does Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway take to ride?
- About 20 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
- Where does Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway start and end?
- It runs between Spearfish, SD and Cheyenne Crossing, SD. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
- Is Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway a twisty road?
- We count about 85 corners across 20 miles, which is consistently bendy.
- Is there a GPX file for Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway?
- Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.
Where these numbers come from
Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.