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Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail Loop in Badlands National Park trails

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Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail Loop in Badlands National Park

United States > South Dakota > Jackson County

This loop hike in Badlands National Park offers a good opportunity to explore the park’s unique landscape. The trail takes you through a striking mix of badland formations, mesas, and open prairies, expansive views along the way. Though the trail is exposed with little shade, the gentle terrain and varied…

Distance: 10.8 Km • Elevation gain: 59 m • Maximum elevation: 810 m