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A short loop trail winding through a juniper forest.


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Map Key

0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

2,673' 815 m

High

2,611' 796 m

Low

79' 24 m

Up

63' 19 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short, easy loop trail with views of the surrounding badlands.

Please stay on the trail.

Description

This loop follows boardwalks and climbs stairs through a juniper forest perched along the Badlands Wall. After rains, a small pond occasionally exists and draws wildlife such as deer or bighorn sheep.

Flora & Fauna

After rains, when the ephemeral pond is present, you might encounter deer or bighorn sheep along this trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tom Robson

Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 22 votes

#7085

Overall
  3.9 from 22 votes
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#22

in South Dakota

#7,085

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2 Views Last Month
554 Since Mar 10, 2016
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Photos

The layers and textures of the Badlands
Nov 15, 2017 near Kadoka, SD
grass light square
Mar 26, 2020 near Kadoka, SD
along the white river
Mar 26, 2020 near Kadoka, SD
View from the Cliff Shelf Trail.
Mar 10, 2016 near Kadoka, SD

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Sep 13, 2023
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Aug 21, 2023
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Jul 31, 2023
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Oct 26, 2022
Erin Cafagna
Oct 2, 2022
Tyler salah
0.6mi
Jun 24, 2022
Alicia Stellmacher
Saw a deer in the brush along the trail. 0.6mi — 0h 25m
May 23, 2022
John Eversmeyer
0.7mi — 0h 36m
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