[ Black Hills Photo Gallery - Mount Rushmore - Presidential Trail Tour ] The presidential trail tour is a .6 mile walking trail that takes visitors up closer to the base of the mountain. It offers interesting and different views of those famous faces. It also privides visitors with fantastic views of the surrounding hills. The Views of The Faces This is not a manipulated photo. Part of the trail takes visitors between two huge boulders offering this interesting view. The Views of The Hills Looking back towards the visitor's center and ampitheatre. As visitors come along the track, the avenue of flags comes into view once more.