#door trail

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Early Morning Light Across the Door Trail (Badlands National Park) by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: An idea I got from another photographer with a view across some eroded landscape with the morning sunlight adding a nice glow while other area were still in shadows. One can still see some of the drying from the past few days of rain. Just wish I'd had more time to explore this part of the national park under those blue skies, but time was short as I'd be leaving shortly to head up to North Dakota.

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Door Trail, South Dakota

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Notch Trail, Door Trail, Window Trail, Badlands National Park

There are three short trails that share the same trailhead on the far eastern section of Badlands National Park. The Window and Door Trails are boardwalks that explore the spires and buttes of the Badlands Wall. Notch Trail passes through the Wall and offers a great view of the White River Valley. There is even a fun rope ladder that takes you to the canyon rim as you head to the “Notch.” Some of the best views of The Badlands can be found on these short trails.