View of Mount Rushmore – Memorial Team Ice Cream loop from Horse Thief Lake
View of Mount Rushmore – Memorial Team Ice Cream loop from Horse Thief Lake
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View of Mount Rushmore – Memorial Team Ice Cream loop from Horse Thief Lake
04:08
13.7km
470m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Black Elk Wilderness
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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6.43 km
Mount Rushmore
Highlight • Monument
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6.87 km
View of Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Highlight • Viewpoint
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7.03 km
View of Mount Rushmore
Highlight • Monument
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7.16 km
Memorial Team Ice Cream
Highlight • Cafe
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13.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.8 km
1.46 km
430 m
Surfaces
9.26 km
2.52 km
1.03 km
504 m
283 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,670 m)
Lowest point (1,490 m)
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