South Side and Valley View Trails at Devils Tower National Monument

The South Side and Valley View trails are two short scenic trails near the base of the tower. Both are not paved but they do feature the prairie dog town, run along the Belle Fourche river, and provide great valley views of Devils Tower and the rock strata beneath.

Trail Elevation:
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Distance: Both trails are .6 miles

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Brush Creek Trailhead

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Elk Creek Trailhead

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BHNF Trail #66: Old Baldy Trail

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Window Trail

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

BHNF Trail #7: Grizzley Bear Creek

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Serenity Trail

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Pelican Lake Recreation Area

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Newton Hills State Park

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BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

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Grace Coolidge Walk-In Fishing Area at Custer State Park

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Carson Draw Trail System (Trail #93)

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Walkers Point Recreation Area

Hell Canyon Trail

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