Roughlock Falls Cache II Traditional Geocache

The cache location is up on the hillside 200 feet downstream from the falls, with a great view of the canyon and trail walkway below. Roughlock falls is a twin waterfall (the only one we know of in the Black Hills). The name Roughlock comes from the history of the area as back in the late 1800s (gold rush days) when the drivers of the wagons would often have to "Roughlock" their wagon wheels with chains or logs in order to slowly slide them down the steep slopes of the canyon to get to the bottom. Once at the bottom they would rehitch the horses and continue on the trail. The canyon is made up of mostly limestone except at the falls. The falls were created as the water eroded the soft limestone and exposed a much harder section of igneous rock (created when there was underground volcanic activity eons ago).

There are lots of great hiking trails in the area as well as many scenic photo opportunities. In the winter this area is a tourist Mecca for snowmobilers and when the water falls ice over, it adds a whole new dimension to the scenery.

Here are your clues

• For all of you who have been here before, the area has been reconstructed (May 2003) and some of the the old trails has been removed.
• To find this cache - leave the new walking path after you cross the bridge below the falls, and begin your uphill trek to find the treasure you seek!
• The cache is well camoflaged, and is right in the open with a rock on top of it.
• The cache was an ammo can but someone took the can and replaced it with a rubbermaid container.
• Please don't forget to sign in and register your thoughts about our cache while you enjoy great view of the limestone cliffs and the canyon below.

- Team Family Affair (Scott, Mary & Matt)