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Saddle Pass
With a view over the White River Valley, Saddle Pass is a difficult yet worthwhile hike.
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Saddle Pass Details
With a view over the White River Valley, Saddle Pass is a difficult yet worthwhile hike. This steep yet short trail climbs up the Badlands Wall, full of striking reds, pinks and purple striations. Early settlers used this route to get to the Interior area. You'll find that the trail splits in two: one way goes to a scenic bluff over the Badlands Wall, the other to the junction of the Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail. Be careful hiking this trail during or after a rainstorm, as it can get quite slick.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
0.7 mile
Estimated time
Region
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Medicine Root Loop
The Medicine Root Loop makes for a moderate day hike over rolling hills and prairies.
1.5 mi away
Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater
The Night Sky Program at the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater offers visitors a spectacular look at the universe Friday through Monday nights.
1.6 mi away
Cedar Pass Lodge and Campground
Providing food, lodging and food service, the Cedar Pass Lodge is open from April until mid-October.
1.7 mi away
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
At the park headquarters you'll find information, ranger talks and hikes, educational programming and activities.
1.7 mi away
Paleontology Lab
From May until September, visitors can visit the Paleontology Lab at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.
