2-3 HoursPark entry fees are required.
Hike the Red Beds Loop Trail
Devils Tower National Monument
Looking for a traditional hiking experience in the park? Check out this 2.8 mile loop around the Tower! Take in sights of the Tower from different angles and enjoy the beauty of the Belle Fourche River valley. As you climb up and down between the visitor center parking lot and the river valley, experience the geology of the park up close! Escape the crowds on the Tower Trail and take in sweeping vistas of the park and surrounding land.
For those craving a traditional hiking experience at Devils Tower, the Red Beds Trail is a 2.8 mile (4.5 km) moderately strenuous path that loops around the Tower. This trail climbs up and down between the river valley and the visitor center, offering stunning views of the Tower and surrounding landscape. Get up-close views of the underlying geologic formations, including the red beds of the Spearfish Formation- the oldest visible rocks in the park! Learn about this region’s past from clues in these rocks. Be aware that this trail contains steep, rocky sections. For a shorter, less-strenuous loop around the Tower, check out the Tower Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water. The trail is open year-round; it is very sunny in the summer and is not maintained in the winter.
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Front-Country HikingGeologyRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsTrailshikingRed BedsRed Beds TrailDevils Tower hikingtrailsgeologyloop trailDevils TowerDevils Tower National MonumentDETO visitor center hub
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Duration
2-3 Hours
Fees
Park entry fees are required.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
The Red Beds Trail is not accessible by ADA standards. Most of the trail is only wide enough for one person; it is not wheelchair or assistive device accessible. There are many steep sections on this primitive trail, including rock stairs without railings and portions of the trail with loose rocks and dirt. Be aware that there are sections of the Red Beds Trail that have steep drop offs along the side. During the summer, most of this trail is directly exposed to sunlight.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed on any hiking trail in the park.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages, but small children might need assistance with steep sections.
Location
Devils Tower National Monument