Devils Tower, An Evocative Setting For Many Types Of Experiences And Forms Of Expression
A geologic feature protrudes out of the rolling prairie that surrounds the Black Hills. The site is considered Sacred to the Lakota and other tribes that have a connection to the area. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest traditional crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to explore and define our place in the natural and cultural world.
Features
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Northeast Wyoming’s Most Prominent Feature
Protruding out of the rolling prairie that surrounds the Black Hills region, Devils Tower is a monolith of uncommon igneous rock (phonolite).
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America’s First National Monument
President Theodore Roosevelt used the 1906 Antiquities Act, to create the monument based on natural rather than cultural features.
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A Spiritually Significant Place
This site is considered a Sacred place to the Lakota and other tribes that have a connection to the Black Hills and surrounding area.
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100+ Year Climbing History
The character of the Tower evokes a powerful sense of wonder, prompting many forms of personal expression that nourish our relationship with the land.
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Did You Know?
One of the fastest climbs of Devils Tower was done in 18 minutes by Todd Skinner in the 1980s. A typical climb usually takes 4-6 hours.