Near Saddle Pass Trail
View from Saddle Pass. Credit: Familyrambling.com
Near Saddle Pass Trail
View from the Saddle Pass Trail.
Near Saddle Pass Trail
Intersection of the Castle Trail, Medicine Root Trail and Saddle Pass Trail.
Near Saddle Pass Trail
Badlands National Park's many colors. with permission from RAllen

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Saddle Pass Trail

4.4 (32 Ratings)
A short but somewhat strenuous trail with a great viewpoint at the top.
0.3
mi
Distance
230
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
National Park rules apply.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
230ft
Elevation Gain
22ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,628ft
High Point
2,410ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short trail ascends the Badlands Wall to a vista over the White River Valley. The trail ends where it connects with the Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail.

Route Conditions

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Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
October 13, 2023
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
October 13, 2023
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