A moderate 4-mile round-trip trail that descends into prairie grassland through badlands formations, offering intimate views of the ecosystem and excellent opportunities to spot wildlife like bison and prairie dogs. Less crowded than Door Trail while equally rewarding.

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Badlands NP (North Unit) Itineraries

Layers of Time: 3 Days in the Badlands North Unit

3 days · 8 stops

Stripes of Stone: 3 Days in the Badlands North Unit

3 days · 7 stops

Layers of Light: Three Days in the Badlands North Unit

3 days · 6 stops

Stripes of Sky and Stone: 3 Days in Badlands North Unit

3 days · 6 stops

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