Window Trail, Bad Lands National Park
About This Trail
This very short, 0.25-mile round trip, flat boardwalk leads to an overlook peeking through an opening in the rock wall, the “Window,” looking out over a canyon and the craggy formations of the opposite wall. Benches are available here for resting, nursing, and snacking. It’s easy to see how this one got its name.
This is a good trail for strollers since it is all board walk. One thing to keep in mind is that the entire park is hot, dry, and fully exposed. Plan ahead with lots of water, sunblock, sunglasses, and coverage for your body.
The park is open year-round, but spring and fall are the best times to visit. It gets extremely hot in summer, and snow can sometimes close roads in winter. May is pretty much perfect there.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Mixed |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| Stroller terrain | Any Wheels |
| ADA accessible | Yes |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | Yes |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | No |
| Camping Nearby | Yes |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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Getting There
Badlands National Park is located 75 miles east of Rapid City, South Dakota. Physical Addresses for GPS* Park Headquarters: 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750. Northeast Entrance (I-90, Exit 131): 21020 SD Hwy 240, Interior, SD 57750. Pinnacles Entrance (I-90, Exit 110): 24240 Hwy 240, Wall, SD 57790. Interior Entrance: 20640 SD Hwy 377, Interior, SD 57750.
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