Before you go
Your trip to Hulett.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hulett – Wyoming Destination Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
How to get there
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Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) Gillette · 105 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 15 km from Devils Tower and about 170 km from Rapid City, South Dakota. The nearest regional airport is Gillette (GCC), about 105 km away.
How many days
One day for Devils Tower; half a day for those passing through on the way to the Black Hills.
When to go
From May to October, when the Devils Tower trails are snow-free; in August the Sturgis motorcycle rally brings more activity to the region.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No, there is no public transport to Devils Tower or between the towns in the area.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hulett
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Morning
Devils Tower
Arrive early at Devils Tower and do the Tower Trail, which circles the base.
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Afternoon
Prairie dogs and Red Beds
Stop at the prairie dog colony and do the Red Beds trail, which offers a distant view of the tower.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hulett from Devils Tower?
About 15 km, or a 15-minute drive.
How far is Devils Tower from Mount Rushmore?
About 200 km, or two and a half hours by car, via Spearfish and the Black Hills.
Is it worth staying overnight in Hulett?
If you want to see Devils Tower at sunrise or sunset, yes; the town has few lodgings, and the monument’s campground is another option.
What time zone is Hulett in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November during daylight saving time.


