Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore

The Presidential Trail is a half-mile loop that provides various views of the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial that can’t be missed. This easy trail meanders through the pines and near the blasting rubble left from workers carved the mountain decades ago. Along the trail, each president is highlighted with history provided by plaques found along the way.
Please note, parts of the trail are not wheelchair accessible.

Trail Elevation:
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Distance: .5 mile

South Dakota Trails / State Parks

Lead Trailhead

Lead Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Rocky Point Recreation Area

Badger Hole Trailhead

Badger Hole Trailhead

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Elk Creek Trailhead

Elk Creek Trailhead

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

Harbach Park / Custer Trailhead

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #79: Rimrock Trails

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead

Burlington Northern Hill City Trailhead

Sugarloaf Trailhead

Sugarloaf Trailhead

Richmond Lake Recreation Area

Richmond Lake Recreation Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Deadwood Trailhead

Deadwood Trailhead

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area