Door Trail in Badlands National Park

Welcome to anotherĀ Travel Tuesday! We’reĀ once again in South Dakota this week (as we still will be for the next couple weeks), but headed off to the Door Trail in Badlands National Park this time!

Door Trail in Badlands National Park

Door Trail | @fairyburger

Distance:Ā 0.8+ miles out + back (and an extra 0.5 miles if you choose!)
Elevation:Ā 36 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Admission: $25 for 1 private vehicle (good for 7 days); free with annual park pass ($80)
Parking: Included with admission fee
Trailhead Address: Enter The Door Trail, Interior, SD 57750

Door Trail | @fairyburger

I tend to prefer trails that don’t have anyone on em’, and this one’s pretty heavily trafficked, but we got to see two Bighorn Sheep hanging out as a result of people finding em’!

Door Trail | @fairyburger

There’s an additional 0.5 miles if you go past the boardwalk. Just follow the numbered posts and you’ll eventually get to the “End of Trail” sign.

Technically, you can keep wandering for a while, but please be careful, as there are sharp rocks and some steep drop offs.

Door Trail | @fairyburger

As with all summer hikes, go early to avoid the extreme heat, and remember to bring water and sun protection (a hat + sunscreen)!

Have you ever been to South Dakota? Check out the Door Trail in Badlands National Park! #doortrail #badlandsnationalpark #badlands #nationalparks #findyourpark


  • What wildlife have you seen on a hike?
  • Do you like more populated trails or less trafficked trails?

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  1. amazing shots! seems like such a fun day out and about :)

    1. Thank you! It definitely was!

  2. SO beautiful !!

    1. Thanks! It really was! <3

  3. I haven’t been to the Badlands, but it’s on my list of places I want to visit!

    1. Ooo, I hope you get to go sometime! :]!

  4. I’m not a hiker by any means, but I feel like I’d like less populated areas too!! Looks like a cool place to visit, and how fun you saw some wildlife!

    -Lauren
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    1. It’s nice being able to enjoy it in the quiet! :] It was super cool getting to see the wildlife! :]

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