We started down Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway and stopped at Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Falls,…read moreand Roughlock Falls. Roughlock Falls was our last stop. If you drive pass the trailhead parking lot and keep going down to the end, after you pass the "Roughlock Falls" sign, you will see a parking lot that will lead you closer to the falls. It's 1.5miles from the trailhead but this location only took us a total of 35mins with photos in between. Not difficult, just a few zig zags. We had youngest of 4 to 70s and we all made it. These falls are described as low cascading falls. It's not up high.

Driving through Spearfish Canyon we knew we had to hutches waterfalls. Roughlock is one of the most…read morepicturesque I've seen. There are two ways to get to the falls. 1) park at the trail head and make your way up ~1 mile or 2) drive up above the falls where there is a short accessible path with lookout. The view from the top aren't great but at that location you can walk down a paved path (although steep and not accessible) to the bottom of the falls. This is the view you want! The falls aren't the highest but at the pool they then separate out in multiple paths over moss covered rocks. The stream is completely clear and you can easily see fish which is great for little ones to look for. This is a must do for anyone driving through spearfish.

This is such a pretty drive and worth checking out, even if you're not planning on doing any hikes…read more The canyon walls look so steep and during the sunset they get pink-tinged. I saw a bunch of mountain goats right next to the highway, and it was my first time seeing them since they're supposed to be shy! Be sure to drive slow so you can catch the wildlife and also not hit any of them. Some turkeys were there and they did not have any street smarts, if you know what I mean. Bridal Veil Falls is right off the highway, and very accessible. I also checked out Devil's Bathtub, although I didn't get in since it was freezing cold! Be aware that there are about 7 or so river crossings (you basically follow the stream up) so either be good at balancing on the rocks or be prepared to get wet.

I'll always rate it 5 stars. I've been coming here my whole life. On this trip, One day we spent…read moreexploring the rocks under bridal veil falls and hiked the nature hike to roughlock falls and back. The next day we did Devils bathtub hike (about 1.6 miles round trip). Bring water shoes and be prepared to navigate a bit as the trail crosses the steam many times. We saw the lovely transplanted mountain goats that have been in the canyon for years now. Always a pleasure to see them. We were fortunate enough to come in June and got some cool weather to enjoy it all. Note: devils bathtub is not hot springs. lol. The canyon is super clean and facilities are all in great shape EXCEPT the vault toilets at Roughlock. They were the worst smelling things I have ever experienced. Please figure out something different. I wish I would have peed in a bush instead of going in there. Yuck!

This is a quick trail with a slight increase in elevation and an accessible tower, as well as a…read morelarge deck overlook & some wonderful views! There is a large parking lot with toilets, plenty of seating areas and picnic tables to enjoy. Note: it is a well-used trail, despite notations of low use on trail info sites.

The views at the top of Black Elk Peak are so beautiful! The trail leading up to the peak is a…read moresteady incline with one short stretch where it goes downhill. Due to the incline, I recommend wearing a water pack to make sure you stay hydrated. It's the highest point in South Dakota and you will want to spend some time at the top taking in the views! There are also plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Make sure to wear good hiking shoes and enjoy soaking in the views!

It took me and my pals 3hrs and 15mins to come up and down this peak (fast paced group but took…read moreshort breaks). I'm an athlete and my hips were very stiff by the end. This one's not for the weak !! We were in the clouds by the time we got up there (about 4:40p) but it was still so beautiful. Lots of photo ops along the way.

Easy rental online, easy to change the day, side x sides were in great shape, and they gave great…read moreguidance before the tour. They made sure to emphasize they will charge if you bring back an excessively muddy vehicle because that means you've torn up the trails. No surprises here. Cooler included, towel to clean off the window, and other things you may need during the ride.

Great people! Rented a full day and thank-goodness we did, had so much fun. They took the time to…read moreplan a full days route for us and showed us how to use the app map (which is amazing!). We have done these adventures in many parts of the country, I always enjoy supporting family owned business as they are more interested in us having a great experience. I am glad we rented here!

Nice trail, I would recommend going all season long…read more Have fun........................

Absolutely love the trail just hate the old sour grapes that ride it! They don't smile and act as…read moreif the trail is theirs.

I definitely recommend putting this on something you go and visit in your lifetime. It is a very…read moreamazing monument from the time you walk up through the main gate you can start to see the monument and it's just amazing at the work that was put into it they have lined the pathway with the flags from all 50 states and it just kinda gives you this amazing walk up experience and that if you haven't seen you early enjoy. My family and I spent about an hour and a half there which is a great amount of time you can walk up get some great photos plenty of park Rangers around to talk to get directions and tell you a little bit more about the park They do offer videos certain times of the day that are very informative. They have a full-blown theater at the foot of the mountain, which is really amazing when people can perform and things like that which I had no idea that was there until later. And then they have this amazing easy to travel trail. You can do about 50% of it with the stroller and get close up to the monument and take a great photo but then there comes an area where it says I have almost 450 steps so we stopped right there and turned back, but it does do a loop around the whole area with spectacular views. I definitely think that this is a great place to go and visit really peaceful place well-maintained. They do have restaurants and gift shops there so if you're ever in South Dakota, go and give this place a visit

We had an amazing experience visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Even though it's one of the…read moremost recognizable landmarks in the country, seeing it in person is still incredibly impressive. Pictures really don't capture how massive the sculpture actually is. The entire memorial area is very well maintained and easy to explore. We enjoyed walking through the Avenue of Flags, taking in the different viewpoints, and learning more about the history behind the monument. The exhibits and informational displays helped give a much better appreciation for the amount of work that went into carving the mountain. What stood out most to me was the setting. The Black Hills surrounding Mount Rushmore are beautiful, and the scenery adds so much to the overall experience. It feels peaceful, scenic, and patriotic all at the same time. I also appreciated that there's more to do than just take a quick picture. You can really spend time exploring the area, reading about the construction process, and enjoying the atmosphere. Overall, this is absolutely worth visiting if you're in South Dakota. It's iconic for a reason and definitely one of those places that feels even more impressive once you're standing there in person. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots