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Big Badlands Overlook
The dramatic Big Badlands Overlook is near the Northeast Entrance of the park.
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Big Badlands Overlook Details
The dramatic Big Badlands Overlook is near the Northeast Entrance of the park, offering views of the striped spires, canyons, and ridges of the badlands, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and the drainage of the White River. The overlook is also a very accessible spot to catch the sunrise.
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Nearby Parks Around Big Badlands Overlook
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Big Badlands Overlook
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2.0 mi away
Door Trail
For an interesting hike focused on geological history, take the Door Trail.
2.2 mi away
Window Trail
Penetrating the Badlands Wall that spans 100 miles of the South Dakota plains, the Window Trail offers an easy hike to view this rugged terrain.
2.2 mi away
Windows Overlook
The Windows Overlook can be found off the Window Trail, a quarter-mile round trip hike.
2.2 mi away
Notch Trail
Some of the most unbelievable views of the Badlands prairie are from the Notch Trail.
2.9 mi away
Cliff Shelf Nature Trail
The Cliff Shelf Nature Trail offers an opportunity for you to enjoy unique trailside flora and fauna in an unusually green section of the park.
