saddle pass trail
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This is a very strenuous walk and the first part is uphill. Then it levels out and much easier. Make sure you wear good comfortable shoes that have a grip sole as some of the footing is slippery in the loose soil. There are great views and good picture opportunities. You can also branch off to take other trails depending on how far you want to travel. Don't pass this one up if you visit here.
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This was a wonderful hike up the hill side for an awesome view. This requires climbing on rocks and can be a bit slippery.My 2 young girls and I did this in about 1 hour round trip.
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We saw - and watched - four of these fantastic animals jump and walk along the sides of the formations. Exciting!
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Saddle Pass Trail is located just off the Loop Road about 2 miles west of the visitors center. This is not a trail for everyone. It is one of the shortest but most strenuous hikes in the park. From the trailhead, you will be spending the majority of your time hiking up or down a relatively steep hill... basically, you are hiking up the face of the Badlands Wall. I agree with previous reviewers that wearing the proper footwear for this hike is mandatory. During our hike, my wife and I saw flip flops that had been abandoned since they just aren't going to do the job on this hike…too much lose rock/soil. Once you make it to the top, you are rewarded with a great view of the White River Valley to the south. You can continue to the end of the trail by hiking through the flat prairie you will find at the top. Within a few minutes, the trail will terminate at the Castle and Medicine Loop Trails. The rocks found along this trail are prime rattlesnake territory. These snakes will leave you alone as long as you don't surprise or harass them…just be careful where you place your hands and feet! Plan on taking at least on hour to climb up and down this trail.
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This was very strenuous because it was steep and had very loose gravel. We had hiking poles in the car but did not realize we would need them. Wish we had! It is a hard climb up but the end is beautiful and it is well worth the effort. Coming down was tricky because of the loose gravel and how steep the trail is in parts. Sturdy shoes are important for this one and if you have hiking poles bring them! Watch for the marker poles so that you know where to walk. Very dusty.
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We loved this trail. In the beginning, there is a steep climb which we found to be fun. Then the trail levels out into a nice pleasant meadow. You can go as far as you like or do the loop trail. Be aware of the weather as a storm started rolling in on us and we made the wise decision to turn around. I do not recommend this trail for small children if you are hiking from the Saddle Pass trailhead.
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The trail is flat, hot and mostly uninteresting. You should take a lot of water with you and the most interesting part is the end, or beginning depending on where you start. There are some steep parts that you have to be careful on. I have the best hike in the park if you are interested
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There are so many great memories related to the Saddle Pass Trail. The hike is amazing, as they all are here. Prepare for a steep climb and a great view.
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My daughter and I started this hike at about 6 p.m. The hike up the Saddle Trail is quite steep, but it is short. Once at the top, we took the Medicine Root Trail, which took us through a large grassy area, with many buttes, and beautiful views. We returned via the Castle Trail, which took us through an area that looked like what I imagine the moon would look like. One warning: as the sun was setting, it was difficult to see the trail markers. The bonus for hiking at this time was that we ran into a group of big horned sheep as we ended our hike. The hike took 2 1/2 hours.
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This is a great hike and has quite a climb so make sure you're not wearing your converse (cool) shoes!