Devils Tower National Monument
America's first national monument, over the Wyoming line
Devils Tower is America's first national monument, rising 867 feet above the trees, and it is sacred to Northern Plains and other indigenous peoples. The route crosses into Wyoming. The monument charges an entrance fee, $25 per private vehicle or $20 per motorcycle, and the entrance station takes cards only. Drive time and distance are routing estimates from OSRM; allow extra for season, traffic and road work.
Highlights
- Tower Trail: 1.8 miles out and back, including a 1.3-mile loop.
- Red Beds Trail: A longer 2.8-mile loop.
Stops along the way
- Vore Buffalo Jump: Archaeological site near I-90 in Wyoming.
- Devils Tower Visitor Center: Trail access and park information.