Door Trail Boardwalk, Badlands National Park – Window Trail loop from Door/Window Viewpoint

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Door Trail Boardwalk, Badlands National Park – Window Trail loop from Door/Window Viewpoint

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Door Trail Boardwalk, Badlands National Park – Window Trail loop from Door/Window Viewpoint

01:19

4.62km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Badlands National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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312 m

Door Trail – Badlands National Park

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The view here simply takes your breath away.

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465 m

Door Trail Boardwalk, Badlands National Park

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Located in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, this wheelchair-accessible ¼ mile boardwalk leads through a natural break in the Badlands Wall known as "the Door." This boardwalk offers visitors of all ability levels a chance to experience stunning views of the Badlands' unique geology. The boardwalk ends at a panoramic viewpoint, providing a spectacular look at the rugged landscape. If you wish to continue, there is a narrow, dirt trail past the boardwalk that continues onto Badlands bedrock, marked with yellow posts.

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1.13 km

Door Trail Viewpoint

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This short trail leads to some great views. It's easy enough for the whole family, but keep an eye on kids or anyone who's a little less sure-footed. as there are some steep drop offs. Also, there's no shade so it can get hot in the summer.

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2.24 km

Notch Trail (Badlands National Park)

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The Notch Trail in Badlands National Park is a popular hiking destination, especially from March to October. After winding through a canyon, the trail leads to a log ladder and follows a ledge to “the Notch,” offering stunning views of the White River Valley. The trail starts at the south end of the Door and Window parking area. Hikers who take this trail enjoy beautiful scenery, well-marked paths, and the shot but exhilarating wooden ladder climb, but keep in mind the ladder if having a fear of heights. Early starts and sturdy boots are recommended.

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3.21 km

Viewpoint

4.34 km

Window Trail

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Next to the Door and Notch Trail, you can take an easy hike on the short Window Trail leading you to a gap in the Badlands formation. It is a nice photo spot and a great view into the backcountry.

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4.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

1.12 km

921 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.08 km

731 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 25, 2025,🇺🇸 Interior | Badlands National Park Door Trail, Window Trail & North Trail

Our second stop today is also the last piece of nature we'll visit on this trip. Tomorrow, the return journey begins. We'll drive about seven hours to Denver tomorrow and fly back to the Netherlands late Sunday afternoon, with a stopover in London. If all goes according to plan, we'll land around 4:30 PM on Monday. Due to the time …

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