1.3 mi
Distance
167 ft
Elev. Gain
2h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Notch Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 805 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 843 ft |
| End | 1.3 mi | 805 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Kid-friendly
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Badlands basic information and pets (NPS)
National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Interior, SD · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, SD
- Jurisdiction:
- Badlands National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:605-433-5361
- Address:25216 Ben Reifel Road · Interior, SD · 57750
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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ReservableCedar Pass Campground
1.6 mi away · SD
ReservableBadlands Interior Motel and Campground
3.3 mi away · SD
ReservableBadlands / White River KOA
4.7 mi away · SD
ReservableMinute Man RV Park & Lodging
5 mi away · SD
Baja Area Dispersed - Buffalo Gap National Grassland
9.3 mi away · SD
Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
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