Battle Creek

Harney to Hayward (4 miles)

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DifficultyIII-IV(V)
Length5.5 mi
Avg Gradient100 fpm
GaugeBattle Creek Near Keystone,sd
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
1 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedAugust 10, 2013

River Description

The put in and take out to this little Black Hills gem are on the same road. Just drive from Haywood to Harney and back to set shuttle.


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Big Falls @ Hippie Hole

Class: VDistance: 0 mi
Waterfall / Large Drop
Big Falls @ Hippie Hole

This large bowl offers a 17 ft waterfall if you're lucky enough to catch it at a high flow.  In the summer, it transforms into a fun swimming hole and cliff jumping hideaway.

Take Out

Distance: 4 mi
Take Out

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