Hippie Hole
Hippie Hole is a popular swimming hole in the Black Hills, located a short drive from Highway 40 heading to Keystone from Rapid City. Many people go there to swim or cliff jump, but others make the trip to hike and look at the beautiful scenery.
The pool of water is fed from Battle Creek, creating a waterfall at the hole itself, and then another, smaller, waterfall about a mile downstream. Because of the differences in size, the location of Hippie Hole is also known as “Big Falls”, whereas the smaller waterfall downstream is referred to as “Little Falls”.
A person getting to the site takes the exit off Highway 40 for S Rockerville Rd and follows that until coming to Foster Gulch Rd. on the left. After a short drive down that gravel road, staying right at every fork in the road, a person wanting to visit Hippie Hole must make the downhill trek, over boulders, unsteady rock, and through poison ivy. The average hiker could make it down in about 45 minutes to an hour, but good hiking shoes and water are a must.
At the swimming hole, plenty of options to get into the water are available. Multiple cliffs, ranging from 20-30 feet, are the most popular places to jump in. For those that fear heights, the water is accessible after another short five-minute hike to the base. Daredevils have a chance to get their adrenaline fix by climbing up a 70-foot cliff and jumping from there. However, a good amount of rock needs to be cleared horizontally to walk away injury-free from this jump, and many people have failed attempts. Some people choose to slide down the stream, leading to the waterfall, and eventually into the pool of water.
No matter where a person jumps, or whether a person jumps at all, they are sure to have quite the experience at Hippie Hole. The swimming hole is so popular for a reason, and holds something interesting for just about anyone. This location is a fantastic spot for locals and visitors alike. Visitors are sure to feel the spirit of adventure in the Black Hills while visiting Hippie Hole.
Sources
"Hippie Hole." Black Hills The Hike. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2017.
Ellenback, Nathan. "Hippie Hole Is Beautiful but Dangerous." Rapid City Journal. N.p., 09 July 2016. Web. 28 Feb. 2017.
"Hippy Hole AKA Big Falls." Black Hills Trip Planner. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2017.
Hippie Hole is a popular swimming hole in the Black Hills, located a short drive from Highway 40 heading to Keystone from Rapid City. Many people go there to swim or cliff jump, but others make the trip to hike and look at the beautiful scenery.
The pool of water is fed from Battle Creek, creating a waterfall at the hole itself, and then another, smaller, waterfall about a mile downstream. Because of the differences in size, the location of Hippie Hole is also known as “Big Falls”, whereas the smaller waterfall downstream is referred to as “Little Falls”.
A person getting to the site takes the exit off Highway 40 for S Rockerville Rd and follows that until coming to Foster Gulch Rd. on the left. After a short drive down that gravel road, staying right at every fork in the road, a person wanting to visit Hippie Hole must make the downhill trek, over boulders, unsteady rock, and through poison ivy. The average hiker could make it down in about 45 minutes to an hour, but good hiking shoes and water are a must.
At the swimming hole, plenty of options to get into the water are available. Multiple cliffs, ranging from 20-30 feet, are the most popular places to jump in. For those that fear heights, the water is accessible after another short five-minute hike to the base. Daredevils have a chance to get their adrenaline fix by climbing up a 70-foot cliff and jumping from there. However, a good amount of rock needs to be cleared horizontally to walk away injury-free from this jump, and many people have failed attempts. Some people choose to slide down the stream, leading to the waterfall, and eventually into the pool of water.
No matter where a person jumps, or whether a person jumps at all, they are sure to have quite the experience at Hippie Hole. The swimming hole is so popular for a reason, and holds something interesting for just about anyone. This location is a fantastic spot for locals and visitors alike. Visitors are sure to feel the spirit of adventure in the Black Hills while visiting Hippie Hole.
Sources
"Hippie Hole." Black Hills The Hike. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2017.
Ellenback, Nathan. "Hippie Hole Is Beautiful but Dangerous." Rapid City Journal. N.p., 09 July 2016. Web. 28 Feb. 2017.
"Hippy Hole AKA Big Falls." Black Hills Trip Planner. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2017.