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The Thunderhead

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The Thunderhead is the place to go for the biggest concentration of hard routes in Spearfish Canyon.
Nearest town or city: Spearfish
Directions: From Spearfish, drive through Spearfish Canyon and turn right at Cheyenne Crossing (toward Newcastle) and park at the Sunshine Wall parking area, which is the large pullout on the left about two miles up the road. There is a sign at the back of the pullout that reads "Saunterer's Solitude". Walk up the road about 200 yards until you come to a residence. Directly across the road from their driveway is a faint climber's trail that meanders up the steep hill. A short five minute hike takes you right to the center of the wall.
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