Near Door Trail
Sunset is gorgeous from the Door Trail.
Near Door Trail
Looking out from the boardwalk on the Door Trail.
Near Door Trail
Great scenery, fun climbing over the rocks between the trail marking posts.
Near Door Trail
Entering the Door Trail...

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Door Trail

4.1 (42 Ratings)
A short boardwalk leading through a break in the Badlands Wall called "The Door".
0.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
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Access Issues
Travel beyond the boardwalk point is at your own risk. Watch for drop offs.

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Flatter
Steeper
0.13mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
19ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,636ft
High Point
2,617ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This 14 mile boardwalk leads through a break in the Badlands Wall known as the Door and to a view of the surrounding area. From there, the maintained trail ends.

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Contributors
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