Waterfall Hikes Near Hill City, SD

630 residents
Denver Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hill City? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hill City. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.9337°N, -103.5694°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hill City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Hill City have live flow data today

Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Grizzly Bear Falls Barely Flowing Roughlock Falls Barely Flowing Spearfish Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 89°F

Wed 77°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 88°F Areas Of Smoke
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 89°F Sunny Best
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hill City

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Roughlock Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Spearfish Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Grizzly Bear Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hill City (4 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

9 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spearfish Falls waterfall

Spearfish Falls

10.5 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roughlock Falls waterfall

Roughlock Falls

11.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

8.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Hill City

Grizzly Bear Falls waterfall

Grizzly Bear Falls

18 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thunderhead Falls waterfall

Thunderhead Falls

29.6 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

9 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spearfish Falls waterfall

Spearfish Falls

10.5 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roughlock Falls waterfall

Roughlock Falls

11.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

8.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hill City

Are there free waterfalls near Hill City?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Hill City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hill City?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hill City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hill City?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hill City, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hill City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hill City, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hill City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hill City is Bridal Veil Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hill City?

The tallest waterfall near Hill City is Spearfish Falls at 47 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hill City?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Hill City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hill City?

The closest waterfall to Hill City is Grizzly Bear Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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