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Notch Trail
Some of the most unbelievable views of the Badlands prairie are from the Notch Trail.
Plan Around Notch Trail
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Notch Trail Details
Some of the most unbelievable views of the Badlands prairie are available from the Notch Trail. Beginning with slightly difficult terrain, you'll reach a ladder about 0.3 miles in. For safety, space out from other climbers as the ladder sometimes becomes unstable with too many climbers. Next you'll come to a shallow canyon where the trail traces a fairly steep wall. Some sections may be unstable in harsher weather. The trail reaches a point with two metal posts after 0.6 miles. Stay right here for access to the overlook point. Views of the Badlands to the south, west, and east are wondrous.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.3 miles
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Notch Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Notch Trail
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0.1 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.
0.1 mi away
Windows Overlook
The Windows Overlook can be found off the Window Trail, a quarter-mile round trip hike.
0.3 mi away
Door Trail
For an interesting hike focused on geological history, take the Door Trail.
0.7 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.
1.0 mi away
Badlands National Park
Prairie, buttes, and one of the world's greatest treasure troves of fossils highlight the diversity of Badlands National Park.
