Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills …
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Sep 23, 2024
Unless you have physical limitations, this short loop trail is very well put together and full of adventures. It provides various interesting views to the memorial, highlighting each president. The…Full review by Brown_Samantha
Nov 10, 2023
We enjoyed the views of Mt Rushmore from this trail the reaches the base of the mountain, providing different angles of views of the monument. There are hundreds of steps and the trail is often expo…Full review by GoAlong2
Sep 23, 2023
Somewhat underwhelming. Rainy that day. Tree is growing in front of Lincoln's face. Couldn't really got good pictures of Roosevelt or Jefferson faces. Rainy through evening program so monuments l…Full review by Elaine V
Hi, sorry for the super late response here. I'm sure this isn't relevant to you anymore but maybe it will help someone else with the same question. Per the Mount Rushmore Park …
Hi, sorry for the super late response here. I'm sure this isn't relevant to you anymore but maybe it will help someone else with the same question. Per the Mount Rushmore Park FAQ, Pets are permitted only within two pet walking areas at Mount Rushmore. Please refer to the National Park Service Web site for additional details. Found that from Googling 'can i bring a dog on the mount rushmore presidential trail'
You have the choice to go to the right side (sculptors house) or a trail to the left. Stay to the left it is easier. The trail to the left starts back at left side of amphitheater after all the state flags.
How long does it take to walk the Presidential Trail up to where the stairs begin?
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It depends on how fast you walk and if you're stopping for photos, but it should not take long at all - the distance is only about 1/3 mile from the beginning of the trail at Grand …
It depends on how fast you walk and if you're stopping for photos, but it should not take long at all - the distance is only about 1/3 mile from the beginning of the trail at Grand View Terrace. It's paved with only a gradual uphill slope.
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