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  1. Split Rock Creek flows through the park.
    Palisades State Park - Climbing

    Palisades State Park offers more than 100 routes and almost 50 boulder problems along Split Rock Creek in eastern South Dakota.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    335.4 miles
    Duration
    With more than 90 routes, there is enough to do here to keep you busy for a half day or a full day.
  2. The Cathedral Spires of the Black Hills offer classic multi-pitch trad routes
    The Needles- Climbing

    Classic trad climbing in The Needles of South Dakota make this a great weekend destination for all climbers.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    26.8 miles
    Duration
    The approach is a moderate 1.6 miles and then the climb takes three and a half to four hours.
  3. Spearfish Canyon.
    Spearfish Canyon - Rock Climbing

    Spearfish Canyon, just outside of Spearfish, South Dakota, has almost 700 established climbing routes. The rock is limestone, with crimps, pockets, and overhang.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    42.4 miles
    Duration
    There are almost 700 routes in Spearfish Canyon, so you can easily spend a couple hours or a full day climbing.
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