Door Trail

An accessible 1/4 mile boardwalk leads through a break in the Badlands Wall known as “the Door” and to a view of the Badlands. From there, the maintained trail ends. Travel beyond this point is at your own risk. Watch for drop-offs.

Trail Elevation:
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Distance: 0.75 miles/1.2 km (round trip)

South Dakota Trails / State Parks

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield Recreation Area

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

Angostura Recreation Area

Angostura Recreation Area

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

BHNF Trail #48: Mount Roosevelt

Dakota Point Trailhead

Dakota Point Trailhead

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Dalton Trailhead

Dalton Trailhead

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Creekside Trail at Custer State Park

Deer Creek Trailhead

Deer Creek Trailhead

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

Sylvan Lake Shore Trail

Mystic Trailhead

Mystic Trailhead

Custer Skywalk Trail

Custer Skywalk Trail

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Pease Creek Recreation Area

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Pringle Trailhead

Pringle Trailhead

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Sandy Shore Recreation Area