HAND-VERIFIED TRAIL · BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Window Trail

0.25 midistance

Window Trail is a 0.25 mi trail. Dogs are not allowed, and it takes a stroller. About 0% of it is shaded, and no refill point is recorded on the route.

CAN WE ALL GO?

Who this trail suits

🐕 No dogs 🧒 Comfortable from age 0 👶 Stroller OK 🚻 Restrooms at the trailhead 💧 No refill recorded ☀️ 0% shaded

Underfoot & overhead boardwalk to a window in the Wall

HOW HARD IT FEELS

Steepness and shade

0% shaded Open ground — the hour you start decides the day

In July, Badlands National Park runs around 92°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.

TODAY AT THE PARK

Before you leave the car

Today

74°F · Areas Of Smoke then Mostly Sunny · wind 7 mph

NOAA forecast for Badlands National Park — not for this trailhead specifically
⚠️ Navigation

Do not rely on GPS digital navigation systems to find your way to Badlands National Park. Please note that the Visitor Center at 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior SD 57750 is located just off I-90.

Live NPS alert for Badlands National Park · source
NOT THIS ONE?

Other trails in Badlands National Park

QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

Can I take a dog on Window Trail?

No — Window Trail is closed to dogs. Our Badlands National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.

Is Window Trail good for kids?

We rate it comfortable from age 0. It takes a stroller. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.

When is the best time of day to hike Window Trail?

About 0% of the route is shaded, and Badlands National Park peaks around 92°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.