Castle Trail

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

Distance: 4.9 mi
Elevation gain: 44 m
Maximum elevation: 814 m
Elevation loss: 44 m
Minimum elevation: 795 m

Moving time: 2 h 13 m
Moving speed: 2.2 mph
Maximum speed: 3.7 mph
Total time: 2 h 56 m
Global speed: 1.7 mph

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Distance: 4.9 mi
Elevation gain: 44 m
Maximum elevation: 814 m
Elevation loss: 44 m
Minimum elevation: 795 m

Moving time: 2 h 13 m
Moving speed: 2.2 mph
Maximum speed: 3.7 mph
Total time: 2 h 56 m
Global speed: 1.7 mph

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Name: Castle Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Fossil Exhibit Trail parking, Fossil Exhibit Trail, Jackson County, South Dakota, United States (43.77322 -102.00292)

End: Fossil Exhibit Trail parking, Fossil Exhibit Trail, Jackson County, South Dakota, United States (43.77321 -102.00294)

Coordinates: 43.76104 -102.00294 43.77464 -101.96985

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Castle Trail and Medicine Root Trail Loop in Badlands National Park

United States > South Dakota > Jackson County

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…

Distance: 6.7 mi • Elevation gain: 59 m • Maximum elevation: 810 m