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Bookmark or Share- Devils Tower National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America.
- Basic Information - Devils Tower National Monument (U.S. National Park ...Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet (386 m) above the Belle Fourche River, and features the world's largest example of columnar jointing. A sacred place to over 20 Native American tribes, the Tower is also known as Bear Lodge.
- Fees & Passes - Devils Tower National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)As of April 1st 2022, Devils Tower National Monument will be accepting entrance fee payments via card and digital payments only. Visitors can purchase Devils Tower National Monument entrance passes in advance by going to Recreation.gov or through the Recreation.gov application.
- How the Tower Formed - Devils Tower National Monument (U.S. National ...Devils Tower rises above the surrounding grassland and ponderosa pine forests like a rocky sentinel. Geologists have studied the formation since the late 1800s, and today still wonder how it formed. Although much of the Tower’s geologic story is agreed upon, theories differ on certain details.
- Hiking Trails - Devils Tower National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)The five trails in the park provide excellent views of Devils Tower and allow for adventures of all lengths and expertise. All park trails are connected and can be combined to fit your needs. Pets are not allowed on any park trail.
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