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Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail Loop in Badlands National Park

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 scenery, including the impressive Badlands Wall, make for an unforgettable hiking experience. #Hiking #Loop #Nature

  • Distance: 10.8 Km
  • Elevation gain: 59 m
  • Maximum elevation: 810 m
  • Elevation loss: 58 m
  • Minimum elevation: 788 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 41 m
  • Moving speed: 4.0 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 52 m
  • Global speed: 3.8 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 10.8 Km
  • Elevation gain: 59 m
  • Maximum elevation: 810 m
  • Elevation loss: 58 m
  • Minimum elevation: 788 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 41 m
  • Moving speed: 4.0 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 52 m
  • Global speed: 3.8 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail Loop in Badlands National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Castle Trail, Jackson County, South Dakota, 57750, United States (43.76127 -101.92855)

End: Door/Window Viewpoint, Castle Trail, Jackson County, South Dakota, 57750, United States (43.76097 -101.92775)

Coordinates: 43.76061 -101.97302 43.77234 -101.92772

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Castle Trail

United States > South Dakota > Jackson County

Hike on the Castle Trail in the Badlands National Park. #Hiking #Desert #Nature #Park

Distance: 7.9 Km • Elevation gain: 44 m • Maximum elevation: 814 m

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