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Spearfish Quarry Trailhead

Spearfish, South Dakota · Lawrence County · Facility

The Forest Service designed the Spearfish Quarry Trailhead for beginners to practice their motorized riding skills. The former gravel pit near the parking area is open to cross-country travel and there are four short trails accessible from the trailhead. Access the trailhead from Spearfish via Interstate 90, Exit 8, tr…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Spearfish Quarry Trailhead

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High95°F
Avg Low69°F
Peak Rain Chance20%
Humidity40%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality64 · Moderate
Today
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Overcast
78°/61°
💧 20%🌬 13mph
5:33 AM8:30 PM
Fri
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Overcast
94°/67°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
5:34 AM8:29 PM
Sat
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Overcast
103°/76°
💧 5%🌬 17mph
5:35 AM8:28 PM
Sun
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Light Drizzle
101°/73°
💧 3%🌬 14mph
5:36 AM8:27 PM
Mon
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Rain
100°/67°
💧 17%🌬 17mph
5:37 AM8:26 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Spearfish Quarry Trailhead

The Forest Service designed the Spearfish Quarry Trailhead for beginners to practice their motorized riding skills. The former gravel pit near the parking area is open to cross-country travel and there are four short trails accessible from the trailhead. Access the trailhead from Spearfish via Interstate 90, Exit 8, traveling south on McGuigan Road which merges to Tinton Road. Stay on Tinton Road (also National Forest Service Road, NFSR 134) for 1.6 miles. At Trail 8000, turn west (right) and proceed approximately 0.1 mile to the trailhead. [There is also a non-motorized trailhead on the east (left) side of the road as you travel up Tinton. Continue past the non-motorized trailhead another 0.25 mile to TR 8000 to access the motorized trailhead.

Plan Your Visit to Spearfish Quarry Trailhead

Heading to Spearfish Quarry Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Spearfish Quarry Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Spearfish Quarry Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/253825) for the latest entry policy and availability.