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Castle Trail
On the longest trail in Badlands you'll weave through spire mazes, buttes, and fins surrounded by classic open prairie.
Guide Sections
Use Castle Trail's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
HikingRestroomsParking
Castle Trail Details
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
10 miles
Estimated time
4.5 hours
Region
N/A
On the longest trails (10 miles roundtrip) in Badlands you'll weave through spire mazes, buttes, and fins surrounded by classic open prairie. The trail may be accessed on the east or west end of the park from Badlands Loop Road. The eastern trailhead begins at the Window and Door Trail parking area, while the west trailhead may be found at the beginning of the Fossil Exhibit Trail parking area. Restrooms can be found at the Window and Door end of the trail.