Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:Off State Hwy. 110
Devils Tower, Wyoming
Tel:
(307) 467-5283
The looming tower of magna rock that is the heart of Devils Tower National Monument rises well over 1,200 feet in the air and makes the surrounding sedimentary rock landscape appear miniature.
Devils Tower, a holy site for several Native American tribes, is widely considered to be one of the premier crack climbing sites in North America - one that any rock climbing enthusiast wouldn't dare miss. Other activities include nature hikes, cross-country skiing in the winter, animal observation, dramatic nature trails through meadow habitats, ponderosa pine forests, and camping.
From Devils Tower National Monument - Wyoming:
The nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. Once hidden below the earth's surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers revealing Devils Tower. Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347-acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant.
On September 24, 1906 Devils Tower was proclaimed the nation's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt.