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Little Spearfish Trailhead (Trail #80)

The Little Spearfish Trail is a 6 mile loop that meanders through stands of ponderosa pine, quaking aspen, and paper birch. Spearfish Creek offers a year round home to the American Dipper. Dippers are small songbirds uniquely adapted to feeding underwater. The common name "dipper" comes from this bird's habit of bending its legs so its entire body moves up and down in a dipping motion Dippers can dive and propel themselves under the water with swimming motions of their wings. In shallow water,…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 44.32851263, -103.98945808

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Rimrock Trailhead (Trail #79)
  • Red Lake Trailhead
  • Old Baldy Trailhead (Trail #66)
  • Cement Ridge Fire Lookout
  • Stageyard Trailhead
  • Trailshead Snowmobile Trailhead

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Spearfish Trailhead (Trail #80) reservable?

Little Spearfish Trailhead (Trail #80) is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Little Spearfish Trailhead (Trail #80)?

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How do I book a campsite at Little Spearfish Trailhead (Trail #80)?

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