{"id":16530,"date":"2021-01-03T14:22:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-03T21:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/?p=16530"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:35:58","slug":"rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/","title":{"rendered":"Rapid City to Devils Tower (Plus Guide) Road Trip Loop with Kids with Stops in Spearfish, Deadwood, and Sturgis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-7f27793b     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 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class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDevils Towers\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='16554' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDeadwood\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='16557' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSturgis\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p>As part of your trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/7-day-rapid-city-black-hills-south-dakota-itinerary-with-kids\/\">Mount Rushmore<\/a> area, we recommend adding a day trip to visit Devils Tower National Monument. The 230-mile-long loop includes a drive through the Black Forest and stops at Spearfish, Deadwood, and Sturgis.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Devils_Tower_National_Monument\" >Devils Tower National Monument<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Devils_Tower_National_Monument_History_Significance_and_Visitor_Experience\" >Devils Tower National Monument: History, Significance, and Visitor Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Top_Devils_Tower_Hiking_Trails_for_Families\" >Top Devils Tower Hiking Trails for Families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Guide_to_the_Devils_Tower_Junior_Ranger_Program\" >Guide to the Devils Tower Junior Ranger Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Ranger_Programs_and_Park_Events_at_Devils_Tower_Monument\" >Ranger Programs and Park Events at Devils Tower Monument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#12_Must-Know_Tips_for_Visiting_Devils_Tower_National_Monument\" >12 Must-Know Tips for Visiting Devils Tower National Monument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Fun_Facts_About_Devils_Tower_History_Culture_and_Geology\" >Fun Facts About Devils Tower: History, Culture, and Geology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Drive_Devils_Tower_to_Black_Hills_National_Forest_to_Spearfish\" >Drive Devils Tower to Black Hills National Forest to Spearfish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#How_to_Explore_Historic_Deadwood_with_Kids\" >How to Explore Historic Deadwood with Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Top_Kid-Friendly_Activities_in_Sturgis_South_Dakota\" >Top Kid-Friendly Activities  in Sturgis, South Dakota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Rapid_City_to_Devils_Tower_Day_Trip_Itinerary_Breakdown\" >Rapid City to Devils Tower Day Trip Itinerary Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Complete_Interactive_Road_Trip_Map_and_Directions_for_Your_Devils_Tower_Trip\" >Complete Interactive Road Trip Map and Directions for Your Devils Tower Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/rapid-city-to-devils-tower-road-trip-loop-with-kids-with-stops-in-spearfish-deadwood-and-sturgis\/#Devils_Tower_National_Monument_Map\" >Devils Tower National Monument Map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devilstowerloopwithkids.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devilstowerloopwithkids.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devilstowerloopwithkids.png 816w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devilstowerloopwithkids-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devilstowerloopwithkids-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devilstowerloopwithkids-640x420.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your family, you might want to remove a few of the suggested activities or split this itinerary into two days. As is, the day is fully packed. Many tourists spend around 2 hours at Devil&#8217;s Tower. Adding the travel time to and from will bring you to around 6. Additional time may need to be factored in depending on when you visit and how many others are queued up to visit the monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0494-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-rapids-city-to-devils-tower\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Drive_from_Rapid_City_to_Devils_Tower_National_Monument\"><\/span>How to Drive from Rapid City to Devils Tower National Monument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get up early and head west into Wyoming on Interstate 90 and then turn on Highway 14\/24. Devils Tower is 110 miles away from Rapid City or about 1.75-2 hours. Pack a lunch, water, and snacks. Depending on the number of visitors which adds to the time to get into the park and how long it takes you to visit the monument, you&#8217;ll be glad you have both options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0498-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-devils-tower-national-monument\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devils_Tower_National_Monument\"><\/span>Devils Tower National Monument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see the tower miles away as it rises 1267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. The laccolithic butte of igneous rocks is mesmerizing. The tower has cultural and religious significance to over two dozen federally recognized Native American tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2225.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-devils-tower-visitor-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devils_Tower_National_Monument_History_Significance_and_Visitor_Experience\"><\/span>Devils Tower National Monument: History, Significance, and Visitor Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open daily from spring through fall, you&#8217;ll find park staff, a bookstore, and exhibits. The pine log center was built with the help of the Civilian Conservation Corps and completed in 1935.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0527-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-devils-tower-hiking-trails\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Devils_Tower_Hiking_Trails_for_Families\"><\/span>Top Devils Tower Hiking Trails for Families<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tower Trail &#8211; 1.3 miles of paved footpath that is, for the most part, stroller friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joyner Ridge Trail &#8211; 1.5-mile loop located near the north boundary of the park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Beds Trail &#8211; 2.8-mile loop with 450 feet of elevation change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Side Trail &#8211; the 0.6-mile trail starts at the amphitheater and links into Red Beds Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valley View Trail &#8211; this gentle 0.6-mile trail starts from the amphitheater and also links into Red Beds Trail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0515.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_0515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16535\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-devils-tower-junior-ranger-program\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guide_to_the_Devils_Tower_Junior_Ranger_Program\"><\/span>Guide to the Devils Tower Junior Ranger Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop at the Visitor Center to get your booklet and pencil. Space is limited inside, so complete your booklets outside and return to be sworn in as a Junior Ranger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ranger-programs-and-park-events-at-devils-tower-monument\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranger_Programs_and_Park_Events_at_Devils_Tower_Monument\"><\/span>Ranger Programs and Park Events at Devils Tower Monument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tower Walk &#8211; guided walk around the Tower Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranger Talk &#8211; 15-20 minute talk from the main parking area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening Program &#8211; 45-minute presentation at the park amphitheater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astronomy Programs &#8211; check the park website for dates and times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest Speakers &#8211; check for dates and times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old Settlers&#8217; Picnic &#8211; annual event featuring music, ice cream, and stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-tips-for-visiting-devils-tower\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Must-Know_Tips_for_Visiting_Devils_Tower_National_Monument\"><\/span>12 Must-Know Tips for Visiting Devils Tower National Monument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parking is often full from 10 AM &#8211; 3 PM during summer weekends. Visit early or late in the day. Or visit during the week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The parking lot near the Visitor Center has plenty of porta-potties, but there is also indoor plumbing located on the back, lower level of the Visitor Center. The ladies&#8217; room door is located on the left side of the building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tower is sacred to many Native American tribes; be respectful when visiting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop along the trails to look away from the tower. Great views all around!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While on the Tower Trail, you may see cloths or small bundles attached to the trees. These are Native American prayer cloths that should not be removed or photographed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% of the park&#8217;s 500,000 yearly visitors visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The park is also very busy during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which occurs during the first full week of August.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Circle of Sacred Smoke Sculpture by Junkyu Muto located near the campground and picnic area. After you enter the park, take your first left and another left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won&#8217;t find any gas stations close to Devil&#8217;s Tower Monument, so make certain to fill up your tank at the facilities near I-90 or in Sundown. The nearest gas station is 9.8 miles north on WY-24.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring binoculars to watch climbers on the Tower and closer views of the rock surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike the outer trail counter-clockwise to avoid the steeper climbs and the inner trail clockwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive as early as possible; the parking lots fill up fast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-facts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Facts_About_Devils_Tower_History_Culture_and_Geology\"><\/span>Fun Facts About Devils Tower: History, Culture, and Geology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bear Lodge was one of many Native American names for the tower. Colonel Richard Dodge named it Devil&#8217;s Tower in 1875.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 5000 rock climbers, from all over the world, visit each year to climb the tower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:81px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-1024x791.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-2048x1583.png 2048w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/devilstowerareamap-640x495.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-devils-tower-to-black-hills-national-forest-to-spearfish\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_Devils_Tower_to_Black_Hills_National_Forest_to_Spearfish\"><\/span>Drive Devils Tower to Black Hills National Forest to Spearfish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you leave Devils Tower, we suggest driving Highway 24 through the Black Hills National Forest of Wyoming. This stretch of road offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region. As you travel, you\u2019ll be treated to sweeping views of rolling pine-clad hills, striking rock formations, and wide-open meadows dotted with wildflowers.\u00a0Depending on what time it is and how hungry your crew is, you might want to stop in Spearfish to eat or continue to Deadwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-South-Dakota.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-South-Dakota.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16551\" style=\"width:675px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-South-Dakota.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-South-Dakota-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-South-Dakota-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Deadwood-South-Dakota-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-deadwood-with-kids\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Explore_Historic_Deadwood_with_Kids\"><\/span>How to Explore Historic Deadwood with Kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as a Wild West town, Deadwood\u2019s history focuses on the discovery of gold in 1874 and famous gamblers and gunslingers like Wild Bill Hickok. Now a National Historic Landmark, your big family will enjoy exploring this Gold Rush-era town. From the moment you arrive, the lively atmosphere and history that shaped the Old West really come alive. It\u2019s a great place to walk around, take in the sights, and let your kids\u2019 imaginations run wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdeadwood.com\/community\/page\/historic-main-street-urban-trail\">Historic Main Street<\/a> &#8211;  Print off the walking tour to learn about the history of the building as you walk the streets of Deadwood. The self-guided tour includes 21 points of interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gunfight-Reenactment-In-Deadwood.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gunfight-Reenactment-In-Deadwood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16552\" style=\"width:675px;height:451px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gunfight-Reenactment-In-Deadwood.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gunfight-Reenactment-In-Deadwood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gunfight-Reenactment-In-Deadwood-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gunfight-Reenactment-In-Deadwood-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deadwoodalive.com\/main-street-shootouts.html\">Main Street Shootouts<\/a> &#8211; Historically accurate free re-enactments of Deadwood&#8217;s history held on Main Street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16556\" style=\"width:576px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2234-edited-1-640x640.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deadwoodhistory.com\/\">Adams Museum<\/a> &#8211; Learn about Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock through the display of their personal belongings, memorabilia, and artifacts. The museum covers the area&#8217;s history of gambling and crime. Note, some subject matter in the far right corner of the museum, dealing with &#8220;professional ladies&#8221; of the time, may not be suitable for younger visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Burial-Sites-Of-Wild-Bill-Hickok.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Burial-Sites-Of-Wild-Bill-Hickok.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Burial-Sites-Of-Wild-Bill-Hickok.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Burial-Sites-Of-Wild-Bill-Hickok-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Burial-Sites-Of-Wild-Bill-Hickok-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Burial-Sites-Of-Wild-Bill-Hickok-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deadwood.com\/business\/attractions\/mount-moriah-cemetery\/\">Mount Moriah Cemetery<\/a> &#8211; Stop by for a self-guided tour and visit the graves of Wild Bill Hickok and&nbsp;Calamity Jane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deadwoodhistory.com\/about-us\/properties\/historic-adams-house.html\">The Historic Adams House<\/a> &#8211; Tour this 1892 Queen Anne-style home with hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained-glass windows, and original furnishings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deadwood.com\/business\/attractions\/mt-roosevelt-memorial-friendship-tower\/\">The Friendship Tower<\/a> &#8211; The tower was built to honor the friendship between Sheriff Bullock and President Teddy Roosevelt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/daysof76.com\/days-of-76-museum\">Days of &#8217;76 Museum<\/a> &#8211; See the large collection of horse-drawn vehicles, learn about the city&#8217;s first pioneers, and view American Indian artifacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sturgis-south-dakota-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-sturgis-with-kids\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Kid-Friendly_Activities_in_Sturgis_South_Dakota\"><\/span>Top Kid-Friendly Activities  in Sturgis, South Dakota<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Sturgis is famous for its annual biker rally, there are plenty of family-friendly stops that make it worth a visit any time of year. Kids and adults alike can find something interesting, whether your crew loves museums, cars, or getting outside for a scenic walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sturgismuseum.com\/visitus\">Sturgis Motorcycle Museum<\/a>: Discover the history and culture of motorcycles with exhibits featuring classic bikes and racing memorabilia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Saab-Heritage-Car-Museum-USA-233830190473906\/\">Saab Heritage Car Museum<\/a>: Discover the history and culture of motorcycles with exhibits featuring classic bikes and racing memorabilia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gfp.sd.gov\/parks\/detail\/bear-butte-state-park\/\">Bear Butte State Park<\/a>: Stretch your legs and explore the trails at this beautiful state park, which also features impressive views and opportunities to spot wildlife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete your day by driving the 27 miles from Sturgis back to Rapid City to finish the road trip loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rapid_City_to_Devils_Tower_Day_Trip_Itinerary_Breakdown\"><\/span>Rapid City to Devils Tower Day Trip Itinerary Breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Segment<\/th>\n      <th>Distance<\/th>\n      <th>Drive Time<\/th>\n      <th>Approximate Duration<\/th>\n     \n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Rapid City > Devils Tower<\/td>\n      <td>110 miles<\/td>\n      <td>1.75 \u2013 2 hrs<\/td>\n      <td>2 hrs<\/td>\n      \n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Devils Tower > Spearfish<\/td>\n      <td>~60 miles<\/td>\n      <td>1.25 hrs<\/td>\n      <td>1\u20132 hrs<\/td>\n      \n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Spearfish > Deadwood<\/td>\n      <td>~15 miles<\/td>\n      <td>20 mins<\/td>\n      <td>1\u20132 hrs<\/td>\n    \n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Deadwood > Sturgis<\/td>\n      <td>~13 miles<\/td>\n      <td>20 mins<\/td>\n      <td>1 hr<\/td>\n     \n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Sturgis > Rapid City<\/td>\n      <td>~27 miles<\/td>\n      <td>35 mins<\/td>\n      <td>\u2014<\/td>\n   \n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Interactive_Road_Trip_Map_and_Directions_for_Your_Devils_Tower_Trip\"><\/span>Complete Interactive Road Trip Map and Directions for Your Devils Tower Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe 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The 230-mile-long loop includes a drive through the Black Forest and stops at Spearfish, Deadwood, and Sturgis. 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