Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

Joyner Ridge

1.5 mi of trail, end to end · Hike Joyner Ridge Trail: 1.5 mi loop in the Service's write-up · about 250 ft of climbing · 4,009 ft–4,225 ft · native surface · hiking

Exhibits

4,203 ft 4,076 ft · 0.7 mi high 4,225 ft

Along the way Canyon Floor Forest Joyner Ridge Trail Prairie

Trailhead Trailhead 4,201 ft Drive there

Hike Joyner Ridge Trail 1.5 mi loop · the Park Service's write-up

1-2 Hours · no dogs · season <p paraeid="{724cab8d-c472-416e-8cf2-80cd945ce94f}{221}" paraid="803184926"><strong>Summer and spring:</strong> Possibility for hot weather and many areas on the trail are not shaded. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen for your hike. </p> <p paraeid="{724cab8d-c472-416e-8cf2-80cd945ce94f}{237}" paraid="2125895939"><strong>Winter and fall:</strong> Trail is not maintained in the winter. It commonly has packed snow and ice from December through April. </p>

Start Joyner Ridge parking area

A view of a tall grass prairie with a tree log in the foreground and Devils Tower in the back.
See a stunning view of Devils Tower from the prairie at Joyner Ridge Trail. Photo: NPS Photo

Joyner Ridge Trail is one of the most scenic trails at Devils Tower. Located along the north boundary, this 1.5-mile (2.4 km) loop follows Joyner Ridge and dips down into the draw below. Named after Devils Tower park custodian Newell Joyner , this trail offers dramatic views of the Tower and winds its way through tall grass prairies and dense forests. You may even spot a deer or two on your hike.

Along the way learn more about the wide variety of ecosystems at the park via wayside exhibits. During the late spring and summer months at the Tower, bring your wildflower guide book to spot pasqueflowers, sego lilies, Oregon grape and more!

Enjoy the full loop of Joyner Ridge Trail or use the 0.6-mile (1 km) connector trail (located about half-way) to Red Beds Trail to explore the rest of the park.

Be aware that there is significant elevation change along the eastern portion, dropping from or climbing the ridge. The trail is not maintained in the winter, and commonly has packed snow and ice from December through April.

Pets You may walk leashed pets on the unpaved road leading to the Joyner Ridge parking area.

Accessibility The Joyner Ridge Trail is not accessible by ADA standards; it is not wheelchair or assistive device accessible. This primitive trail has rocky, uneven terrain with steep sections throughout. Many parts consist of loose rocks and dirt and is only wide enough for one person. Along the ridge line there are steep drop offs with no railings.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.