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Devils Tower National Monument
Ranger Led Activities

May 23rd - September 6th, 2009

 

See Chart below

 

September 7th-September 30th, 2009

 

Starting Monday, Sep 7th (Labor Day) the Tower Walk will begin at 10 AM, Ranger Talks will be at 1 and 3PM only and Evening Programs will be at 7:30 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday only

 

 

 

Tower Walk– Learn about the significance of the park’s geology, indigenous people, prescribed burns, wildlife, and plants along this paved 1.3 mile trail. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. Program meets at the interpretive kiosk in the visitor center (VC) parking lot. 1 ½ hours.

 

Ranger Talks– An introduction to a special place -

Program will vary-schedule will be posted at the Visitor Center. Program meets at the interpretive kiosk in the VC parking lot. 20 minutes.

 

Evening Program– Have a seat and relax at the park amphitheater as dusk signals day’s end. Program topics include the park’s natural and cultural history. During inclement weather the program moves to the picnic shelter. 45 minutes – 1 hour.

 

Full Moon Walks – Whooooooo comes out at night? Explore the nightlife and night sky at Devils Tower National Monument. Bring a flashlight (no headlamps) and jacket and meet at the Joyner Ridge Trail parking lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. 1 ½ hours.

 

Schedule of Programs
Schedule is subject to change. Please check at the visitor center for daily and updated schedules as well as program topics. Children must be accompanied by an adult. During inclement weather programs may be cancelled.

Program Title
Time

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Tower Walk
9:30 am

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ranger Talks
11:30 am, 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm

 

X



X



X



X



X



X



X

Evening Program
8:00 pm


X

 

X

 

X


X


X


X


X

Full Moon Walk
7:30 pm

August 5th, September 4th



Climber on Devils Tower  

Did You Know?
One of the fastest climbs of Devils Tower was done in 18 minutes by Todd Skinner in the 1980s. A typical climb usually takes 4-6 hours.

Last Updated: August 30, 2009 at 15:59 EST