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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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Trail profile

  • 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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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

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