Length: 1.48 mi
Est. time: 36m
Gain: 243 ft
Loss: 246 ft
Max elev: 4,227 ft
Elevation profile
+243 ft gain · −246 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Devils Tower National Monument Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Stargaze at Joyner Ridge
⏱ <p>As long as you like. Typically, you should allow your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the dark. </p>
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Hike Joyner Ridge Trail
⏱ <p>This is a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) loop trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead, or segments can be done as out-and-backs. </p>
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.