Badlands National Park hiking guide
Notch Trail
A 1.2-mile out-and-back with 110 ft of climbing in North Unit, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.2 mi (2.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 110 ft (34 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- North Unit
- Highest point
- 2,766 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,653 ft
About Notch Trail
This hike takes you through a scenic canyon, featuring a climb up a wooden ladder to a ridge with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The trail includes a narrow ledge walk, offering breathtaking vistas but requiring caution due to steep drop-offs.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
