Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore

The Nature Trail at Mount Rushmore is open year-round, weather permitting. This short trail connects to the Borglum View Terrace to the parking area and features a glimpse at some of the natural resources found in the park.

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South Dakota Trails / State Parks

Shadehill Recreation Area

Shadehill Recreation Area

Castle Trail (East)

Castle Trail (East)

The Mountain Trailhead

The Mountain Trailhead

Window Trail

Window Trail

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail

Big Stone Island Nature Area

Big Stone Island Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Spearfish Canyon Nature Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Union Grove State Park

Union Grove State Park

Lakota Lake Trailhead

Lakota Lake Trailhead

Medicine Loop (East)

Medicine Loop (East)

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

Wind Cave Canyon Trail

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

BHNF Trail #58: Osprey Trail

Legion Lake Trail

Legion Lake Trail

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp

French Creek Trailhead Horse Camp