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

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park

Deer Creek Trailhead

Deer Creek Trailhead

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

North Point Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Notch Trail

Notch Trail

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

Roof Trail

Roof Trail

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Big Sioux Recreation Area

West Pollock Recreation Area

West Pollock Recreation Area

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument

Tower Trail at Devils Tower National Monument