This is the final Spearfish Canyon Leaf Report of 2025. Spearfish Canyon displayed peak levels of fall colors earlier this week. Fall foliage is currently at 90% of its greatest color saturation. Breezy conditions this week have contributed to heavy leaf drop at the mouth of the Canyon and south of Devil’s Bathtub.

There are still many spots in the Canyon to enjoy the fall season. Look for lime green grapevine turning yellow as it climbs from Split Rock through Bridal Veil Falls. Ash and elder in this area will continue to golden throughout the next week. Also watch for the deep purple berries from Virigina creeper vines.

It is peak leaf watching time in Spearfish Canyon! Birch and aspen are showing off their yellow hues around Kissing Rocks all the way past Roughlock Falls. Sumac and dogwood are still sparkling with deep reds and purples. The first miles of the byway are seeing significant leaf drop after a rainstorm rolled through town last evening. But the foliage colors and leaf abundance start to perk up after Bridal Veil Falls. In this area especially, the marsh elder are towering high with orange-ginger shades until Maurice Intake.

Fall foliage in Spearfish Canyon is approaching its most vibrant colors of the season, with 86% color saturation. Botany Bay and the areas south of Bridal Veil Falls and Devil’s Bathtub parking area are at or near peak colors. You can observe the season still in transition around Maurice Intake and south of 11th Hour Gulch where trees will continue to golden throughout the weekend.