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Waterfall SD Class V

Big Falls @ Hippie Hole

Battle Creek - Harney to Hayward (4 miles) (SD)

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Gauge Conditions
Battle Creek near Keystone,SD Downstream Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 450.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Big Falls @ Hippie Hole
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

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.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Harney to Hayward (4 miles)
Battle Creek
III-IV(V) 5.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater