Expansive prairies, rugged rock formations, neverending views, and abundant wildlife. Welcome to Badlands National Park, ...

The Ultimate Badlands National Park Hiking Guide will help you choose which of the Best Hikes in Badlands National Park ...

Because we had only a couple of days, we combined the Saddle Pass Trail, where we traversed a sharp pinnacle, with the five-mile Castle Trail.

Even shorter (0.25 miles) than Cliff Shelf but more strenuous is Saddle Pass, which climbs up the Badlands Wall and leads to a view over the White River Valley.

Follow it to the next intersection with Medicine Foot Trail, which you return on to the original intersection you started from. The Saddle Pass Trail quickly takes you back down to your vehicle.

Eating: Hit up Interior’s Badlands Grocery (101 Main St., 605-433-5445) for supplies, or go to Cedar Pass Lodge to stock up and pick up a couple of souvenirs or have a hot meal at the restaurant.

Eating: Hit up Interior’s Badlands Grocery (101 Main St., 605-433-5445) for supplies, or go to Cedar Pass Lodge to stock up and pick up a couple of souvenirs or have a hot meal at the restaurant.

EATING: Hit up Interior’s Badlands Grocery (101 Main St., 605-433-5445) for supplies, or go to Cedar Pass Lodge to stock up and pick up a couple of souvenirs or have a hot meal at the restaurant.