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The Visitor Center

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Description

First climbing area (west) of the Memorial stoplight. Consists of multiple formations and a couple parking areas (Profile Parking Lot)

HIGHLY SENSITIVE, please proceed respectfully.

Getting There

Drive past the Mt. Rushmore visitor center and park in the second pullout on the left, where George Washington's profile is visible. From here, most of the routes are a short hike East towards the visitor center.

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