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Castle Trail loop from Door/Window Viewpoint

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Castle Trail loop from Door/Window Viewpoint

Moderate

4.5

(14)

157

hikers

Castle Trail loop from Door/Window Viewpoint

02:57

11.5km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Badlands National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

239 m

Castle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

At 5 miles one way, this is the longest trail within the park. You can hike it as an out and back to the Fossil Exhibit Trail, or loop it with the Medicine Root Trail.

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2

6.04 km

View along the Saddle Pass trail

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3

9.07 km

Castle Trail and Medicine Root Loop Trailhead

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At this junction you can decide to go right and follow the Medicine Root or go left to further hike the Castle Trail. You can also combine the two to …

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B

11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

105 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

136 m

< 100 m

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