Hiking in Mount Rushmore

Hiking

The Presidential Trail offers the only hiking opportunity within the memorial.

Guide Sections

Use Hiking's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

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For an up-close view of the massive Mt. Rushmore sculpture, check out the easy hike offered by the Presidential Trail. At .6 miles long, the trail features 422 stairs and may provide glimpses of local wildlife as well as the monument.