This portion of South Dakota experiences extreme temperatures, with average highs in the summer of 82 degrees F and average lows in the winter at about 11 degrees F. Deadwood has more sunny days than the U.S. average, and heavy snowfalls in late winter (April alone receives an average of 2 feet of snow annually).
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Deadwood was established at the base of Deadwood Gulch in the rocky, rugged Black Hills. Numerous backwoods trails around Deadwood make it an attractive destination for hikers, horseback riders and mountain cyclists, and nearby Spearfish Canyon is attractive to rock climbers and families alike.&nbsp;
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Deadwood’s history is the stuff of Old West lore. Founded as a gold rush town in the 1870s, it was a haven for gamblers, speculators and outlaws. Multiple fires have threatened to destroy the town’s historical structures, though today many remain intact.