Mount Roosevelt Memorial — Attraction in Deadwood

This was a surprise for me. We rode our Harley there during the Sturgis Rally. Be careful which road you go up. Both roads become gravel before you reach the parking area. But we went up one that is not County Maintained and it took a skilled rider to manage it. Once parked you will have a one mile hike UP to the monument. The monument itself is a narrow spiral staircase and the steps are steep and not quite even in height. Very authentic in replicating and old castle and very fun to go up The sign will tell you that it was built before ADA compliance regulations. We were there in the summer and the breeze up top was as cool...

Short, pleasant hike. Walked with a bunch of kids age 4-14. The dirt/rock trail was wide and easy to navigate. There were a bunch of beautiful wildflowers. The tower was fun to walk up and see the surrounding area. There were picnic tables by the tower. There was a bathroom at the trailhead. The parking lot was smaller with only 6 spots, but you can park along the road. The last mile of road to the trailhead was a dirt road with minor...

As is the case with every hike and trail in the Black Hills, this one did not disappoint. Very cool to see this place and find out the history behind it. I personally am always curious of what made a person like Teddy Roosevelt the person he was. He had such a love for the outdoors and was an anti-politician of sorts. And he was cherished by so many different people. Definitely a place worth checking out and I would highly...