Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, United States
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This 870-foot stone monument, thought to have been created from the remains of a volcano, is the center of many Indian religious ceremonies.
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Highway 110, Devils Tower, WY 82714
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http://www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm
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4Ward D 5:00 PM Oct 18, 2020
Great place to visit. A must see for anyone in the area.
So I will admit that I was skeptical about going to this site but I am glad that I did. Do not expect any “Close Encounters of the Third kind” experience. There is a fee to enter as it is the first National Monument of the United States dedicated in 1906. I believe it is $25/car. They allow climbimg on the face but you must register. Once you pass the entrance booth, there are pullouts driving around the hill to the parking area. One if for the Prairie dog village on one side and another is to explain concrete structures in the river. It is a 3 mile drive up to the 2 paths that you can take. The parking is limited and the area is under construction so it may be difficult to find a parking space on a busy day. I recommend the Tower trail that is a 1.5 mile round trip as it goes around the monument. The climb is a bit steep and strenuous in parts but worth the effort for the view of the monument and the vista of the valley. If you are lucky, you may be able to see people climbing up or down the monument. The walk took us about 45 minutes but was well worth it. I recommend this site for anyone in the area.
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4Nicole B 5:00 PM Jun 28, 2021
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Devil's Tower itself is spectacular. Right now, the Tower Trail is under construction so you can only go one way and then return instead of the loop. Entrance is $25 per car, so lots of people just take pics from the roadside. However, it really is better close up. Use the Park Pass if you have it. The entrance is painful, with one ranger checking everyone in, running, credit cards, making change, etc. They need another lane for people who already have a pass.
