Devils Tower - travel information, rock climbing, hiking around the tower

Devils Tower Wyoming

Devils Tower National Monument is our nation's first national monument and is a striking geologic wonder that rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River in northeast Wyoming. Devils Tower hotel, food, and camping accommodations are available locally, just check some of the ads on this page.

Native American Indians considered Devils Tower to be a sacred area for prayer, worship, and renewal. The surrounding countryside to the tower is home to a collection of plant and animal life. Devils Tower is well-known and attracts visitors from all over the world. Visitors are attracted to the unexpected beauty of the area and enjoy the activities offered at and around the monument.

There are seven miles of hiking trails around Devils Tower. The most popular walk is the Tower Trail which is a 1.3 mile paved trail that circles the base of Devils Tower. The longer trails traverse forests and meadows and in turn offer different views of Devils Tower. Rock climbing Devils Tower is a popular sport and is known as one of the premier crack climbing areas in North America.

You can easily get to know more about Devils Tower by signing up for a ranger program, an interpretive talk or an evening program at the Visitor Center. The Park is open all year. Park entrance fees for seven days are very, very reasonable for a vehicle pass. Costs for a pass if a pedestrian, bicycle or motorcycle is usually half the price of a vehicle. There is very limited Class A parking with some Class C parking. We highly recommend calling ahead for information on parking and if there are any large groups expected. You see there are certain times of the year when this place is a mad house with either motorcyclists or vacationers.
The closer you get to the entrance the tighter the road becomes and there is no place to turn around.

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