The Door Trail
The Door Trail is a 0.9 mile out and back trail located in the Badlands near the east side of the Park coming in off of mile marker 131 I-90. This trail is great for the kids because while the parents can walk on the path, younger kids can climb small buttes and pinnacles. This trail is not handicapped accessible once you leave the platform and it can be as hard as you make it. There is no shade so this trail can get very hot very quickly.
Start of the walkway.
Looking back on the walkway.
Entrance to the Door Trail - handicapped accessible until the walkway ends - the rest is hiking and climbing to your abilities.
Very dry and hot even in the spring. Bring water, a hat, and sunglasses.
You follow the yellow markers to the end of the trail which is also marked.
Even adults like to climb around.
Kids love climbing the rocks.
Gorgeous flowers in the summer.
Rare moment there is water on the trail.
You will know when you hit the end of the trail.
Horrible to hike when it’s wet or raining.
