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Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Spearfish Canyon peaks about October 10, with the best viewing from roughly October 8 to October 16. Color here is usually more muted than in the classic foliage regions, so aim for the peak window.
- Typical peak
- October 10
- Best viewing
- Oct 8 – Oct 16
- Color starts
- Around Sep 28
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Oct 23
- Elevation
- 4,500 ft
- Color potential
- Limited
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Typical season
Peak around October 10. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Spearfish Canyon?
In a typical year, fall color around Spearfish Canyon peaks about October 10, with the best viewing from roughly October 8 to October 16. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Spearfish Canyon?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around September 28, and most leaves are down by about October 23.
What trees color up around Spearfish Canyon?
The main fall color in this area comes from eastern cottonwood, staghorn sumac, virginia creeper, poison ivy. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.