Nature Trail
This short, paved nature trail provides a peek at some of the natural terrain found within the park.
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Nature Trail Details
This short, paved nature trail provides a peek at some of the natural terrain found within the park. It's not really much of a hike, but rather a scenic walk back to the parking lot, rather than going back out the same way you enter the park, bypassing the Avenue of Flags entrance. Pick up the trail at the Borglum View Terrace - the site of the sculptor's first studio - and follow it back to the parking area.
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Low
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Nearby Parks Around Nature Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Nature Trail
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Parking
Parking is readily available in the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Parking Facility.
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Information Center and Bookstore
Stop by the Information Center at the entrance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to plan your visit.
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Audio Tour
The Mount Rushmore Audio Tour combines music, narration, interviews, historic recordings and sound effects to tell the story of the monument.
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Avenue of Flags
Visitors making their way to the prime viewing spot at Mount Rushmore - the Grand View Terrace - will walk along the Avenue of Flags.
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Carver's Cafe
Before, after, or even during a visit to Mount Rushmore, Carver's Cafe is open to satiate your appetite.
