Discover Badlands: scenic roads, vibrant overlooks, short trails, fossils, and off-trail adventures.

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Drive Badlands Loop Road

Badlands Loop Road is a 30-mile paved route with scenic overlooks, boardwalk trails, and access to backcountry hikes.

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Yellow Hills of the Badlands

Drive through vibrant yellow hills near Yellow Mound Overlook. Park safely and enjoy the colorful views.

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Big Badlands Overlook

The best overlook in the park offers jaw-dropping views of zebra-striped hills. Magical at sunrise!

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The Notch Trail

The Notch Trail is 1.5 miles of pure fun, featuring a canyon walk, ladder climb, cliff trail, and scenic views.

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The Castle Trail

The Castle Trail is a 5-mile trail linking the Fossil Exhibit Trail to Window and Door Trails.

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Window Trail

The Window Trail is a .25-mile boardwalk leading to views of “the Wall” and iconic pinnacles of the Badlands.

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Hike the Door Trail

The Door Trail is 0.75 miles round-trip, with a boardwalk and rugged terrain for all skill levels.

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The Cliff Shelf Nature Trail

Cliff Shelf Nature Trail is a 0.5-mile hike with 300 feet of elevation and views of “the Wall” and the Notch.

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Drive Sage Creek Rim Road

Sage Creek Rim Road is a 25-mile scenic road leading to the park’s remote western section.

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Sheep Mountain Overlook

Sheep Mountain Road is a gravel route through the remote North and South Units of the Badlands.

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