The first commercial transportation through the Canyon was by train in 1893. It was a difficult area to make a road in, and some early attempts failed, so most travelers accessed the canyon by horseback or train. When a flood damaged the rail line in 1933, it was abandoned and the main vehicle road was finally made. Much of the road was made directly on the old rail line bed. Later, Highway 14A was constructed allowing more people access to this breathtaking, scenic wonder. As you travel though, you'll notice how high some of the walls go, and how narrow the canyon actually is. This road you are walking on it part of the old road in Spearfish Canyon. Try to imagine what it was like here many years ago. The beauty just keeps growing as the years roll by.