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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.
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Window Trail Details
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, working its way into a deeply eroded ochre canyon. The trailhead is found off the Badlands Loop Road about two miles east of the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Three trailheads may be found here: the Door, Window and Notch trails. On the south end, the Window Trail begins just above the Notch Trail. There are restrooms available 1000 feet north of the Window trailhead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
.25 mile
Estimated time
5 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Window Trail
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0.1 mi away
Notch Trail
Some of the most unbelievable views of the Badlands prairie are from the Notch Trail.
0.1 mi away
Windows Overlook
The Windows Overlook can be found off the Window Trail, a quarter-mile round trip hike.
0.2 mi away
Door Trail
For an interesting hike focused on geological history, take the Door Trail.
0.8 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.
1.1 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.
