Spearfish Canyon is full of History. One thing has left its mark more than most in the area and that is the Homestake Gold Mine. Taking a motorcycle ride through Spearfish Canyon we explore the history and beauty of the Iconic Spearfish Canyon. Spearfish Canyon is located just south of the city of Spearfish, South Dakota. Spearfish Creek flows through Spearfish Canyon and was used during the time of the Homestake Gold Mine to produce hydroelectric power for the Gold Mine.
Bikes:
Victory Crossroads
Can-Am Spyder
Location:
Spearfish South Dakota
Black Hills
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Homestake Gold Mine
Lead, SD
Cheyenne Crossing
Savoy, SD
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00:00 Introduction
00:13 Spearfish History
00:41 605Rides Intro
01:12 Spearfish Canyon Location
01:46 Railroad History
02:50 Homestake Gold Mine
03:51 Hydroelectric Power
05:22 Bridal Veil Falls
06:30 Kissing Rocks
06:56 Savoy, SD
07:26 Roughlock Falls
08:01 Spearfish Falls
08:58 Elmore, SD
09:43 Cheyenne Crossing
