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)

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Oahe Downstream Recreation Area

Norbeck Trailhead

Norbeck Trailhead

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Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

Prairie Trail

Prairie Trail

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

Tamarack Gulch Trailhead

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

BHNF Trail #40: Deerfield Trail

Pilot Knob Trailhead

Pilot Knob Trailhead

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

BHNF Trail #80: Little Spearfish Trail

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

South Boxelder Creek Trailhead

Deer Creek Trailhead

Deer Creek Trailhead

George S. Mickelson Trail

George S. Mickelson Trail

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Spring Creek Recreation Area

Spring Creek Recreation Area

West Whitlock Recreation Area

West Whitlock Recreation Area

Door Trail

Door Trail