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View of Roughlock Falls

View of Roughlock Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

View of Roughlock Falls

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

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Location: Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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Lauren & Bailey 🐕🐾

July 25, 2025

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Beautiful waterfall. You can view it from above and below.

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Chuck Heckman

January 6, 2023

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Multi tiered waterfall located in the Spearfish Canyon State Nature Area. The waterfall gets its name from stagecoach pioneers locking the wheels of their coaches (or roughlocking) in order to prevent the wagons from taking damage while traversing the drops. There is also a picnic area in order to stop and enjoy the beautiful scenery with a packed lunch.

Chuck Heckman

November 1, 2023

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