It rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, and is 867 feet from top to base. A unique and surprising geological wonder steeped in Native American legends, the Devils Tower National Monument is a modern national park and a challenge for climbers. Devils Tower is located across the state line in northeastern Wyoming. La Torre is a solitary stump-shaped granite formation that rises 1,267 feet above the wooded Belle Fourche River Valley, like a country skyscraper.
Once hidden below the Earth's surface, erosion has stripped away the softer rock layers that reveal the Tower. Natural forces continue to shape Devils Tower as wind and water continue to erode the pillar, it's rare, but sometimes entire columns break and fall to the ground around the tower. Pine Haven is located in northeastern Wyoming, south of the Devils Tower National Monument and next to the Keyhole Reservoir and State Park. Devils Tower rises 386 m (1,267 ft) above the Belle Fourche River and presents the world's largest example of columnar junctions.
Aladdin is a small community in the northeast corner of Wyoming that is worth visiting, especially during your trip to the Devils Tower National Monument. Devils Tower was designated as the first national monument in the United States in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Some think that the magma that formed Devils Tower penetrated to the surface, while others think that erosion eroded the softer sedimentary rock to eventually expose the tower. In the most recent history, two local ranchers first climbed Devils Tower in 1893 using a wooden ladder.
You can stop at the visitor center to learn about one of the ranger-led programs, see the night sky, go hiking, and even climb to the top of Devils Tower.
