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Breathtaking views of the Badlands from your mountain bike.


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3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

Doubletrack

3,071' 936 m

High

2,895' 882 m

Low

296' 90 m

Up

120' 37 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly A wide, smooth doubletrack with options for camping.

Need to Know

Don’t attempt to drive in if it’s been raining a lot.

Description

This is a nice rolling doubletrack with stunning overlooks of the Badlands just before the entrance to the National Park on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. There is plenty of free camping.

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Shared By:

Dean Hanson

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 7 votes

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#21657

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#1

in Wall

#72

in South Dakota

#21,657

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This is the first big view of the badlands, very pretty spot for a sunrise.
Jun 18, 2022 near Philip, SD
Trail goes along the ridge of the Badlands, which also doubles as a campground. You'll probably see and meet many campers.
Jun 18, 2022 near Philip, SD
Uphill climb to get to the views.
Jun 18, 2022 near Philip, SD

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