This west trailhead is one end of the longest trail in the park begins at the Fossil Exhibit Trail parking area and travels five miles one way to the Door and Window Trail parking.
Relatively level, the path passes along some badlands formations.
Trail Elevation:
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Distance: 10 miles/16 km (round trip)
South Dakota Trails / State Parks
Castle Trail (West)
Lead Trailhead
Samelius Trailhead
Lakota Lake Trailhead
BHNF Trail #40L: Deerfield Lake Loop Trail
BHNF Trail #64: Crow Peak Trail
Springfield Recreation Area
Outdoor Activities,State Parks
Cold Brook Canyon Trail at Wind Cave National Park