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Tower Trail - 3 members in 8 triplogs have rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Aug 11 2023
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Red Beds TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Red Beds Trail
Central North & NW, WY
Hiking avatar Aug 11 2023
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking4.57 Miles 796 AEG
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this triplog includes the tower trail from wednesday evening
we left sylvan lake early wednesday afternoon and drove to devil's tower, stopping for lunch in newcastle
i've wanted to see devil's tower since our black hills trip in 2019
drove up to visitor's center and hiked the tower loop, then checked into our koa cabin
the tower is a remarkable piece of geology
probably took 75 photos of it
mike and fletch have climbed it
the surrounding terrain is really nice, too
thursday morning sue and i returned to hike the red beds loop, which makes a wider circumference around the tower
nice trail and a different perspective
only saw a couple of people with the early start
apparently this is a big draw during the sturgis motorcycle rally, with long wait times for a parking spot mid day
wandered around the visitor center for awhile then hit the road, stopping for breakfast in sundance
it's a nice drive back toward custer
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Jun 04 2022
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72 male
 Joined Jun 27 2015
 Tucson, Arizona
Devils Tower, WY 
Devils Tower, WY
 
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markthurman53 • Triplogs 866
Hiking2.31 Miles 239 AEG
Hiking2.31 Miles   1 Hour   44 Mns   1.36 mph
239 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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On our way to Glacier National Park from the Badlands we stopped off at Devils Tower in Wyoming. We did the short paved loop around the tower. Lots of good views and people. If you are in the area this is a must see, this is my second time here and it did not disappoint. Couple of rock climbers attempting the climb the south side while we were there, I watched from a safe ground elevation.
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Sep 06 2021
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49 male
 Joined Dec 30 2007
 Avondale,Az
Tower TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Tower Trail
Central North & NW, WY
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Stoic • Triplogs 552
Hiking0.83 Miles 80 AEG
Hiking0.83 Miles      30 Mns   2.49 mph
80 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
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With the highs, for Black Hills, South Dakota topping out at 92 today, and dropping to a high of 74 tomorrow, I opted for hitting this area. The Black hills can wait until tomorrow. Since dogs are not allowed on 98.6784% of trails in National Monument and National Park areas, the pup and I took a nice scenic stroll through the parking lot. We where one of the first ones there, so there where not a lot of people around. Judging by the crowds at Custer State park that evening, Im guessing this place was going to be packed for this Labor Day.
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Jun 16 2021
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77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Tower TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Tower Trail
Central North & NW, WY
Hiking avatar Jun 16 2021
Sun_Ray • Triplogs 1,238
Hiking1.40 Miles 195 AEG
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Visit to Devils Tower National Monument.

Busy busy busy crazy busy. The line of cars to get to the parking lot was about 2 miles long! Not helped by the road construction going on in the area. This has been on my list for many years. Very exciting to have it come into view about a half hour out. Parking a joke.

There is a 1.4 mile loop around the tower. Views all around. Paved trail and not to crowded even with all the tourists in the area.

On to Theodore Roosevelt NP tomorrow.
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May 28 2019
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41 male
 Joined Sep 13 2009
 Mesa, AZ
Tower TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Tower Trail
Central North & NW, WY
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jochal • Triplogs 604
Hiking1.40 Miles 195 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles
195 ft AEG
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Jan 18 2014
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40 male
 Joined May 04 2012
 Denver, CO
Tower TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Tower Trail
Central North & NW, WY
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Dennyforreal • Triplogs 131
Hiking1.40 Miles 195 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles   1 Hour      1.40 mph
195 ft AEG
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Aug 05 2013
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74 male
 Joined Feb 12 2002
 Gold Canyon, AZ
Tower TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Tower Trail
Central North & NW, WY
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AZLOT69 • Triplogs 2,215
Hiking1.40 Miles 195 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles
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As Americas first national monument, this geologic feature stands out.
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Oct 09 2012
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44 male
 Joined Feb 17 2010
 Moscow, RU
Tower TrailCentral North & NW, WY
Tower Trail
Central North & NW, WY
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AndreyP • Triplogs 284
Hiking1.40 Miles 195 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles      45 Mns   1.87 mph
195 ft AEG
 
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Hike around Devils Tower. Each side is different but quite the same.

Climbing to the top of the tower is allowed with a permit obtained from the ranger station (in summer) or from self-service counter (other times of year).
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average hiking speed 1.78 mph

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