About
Length (round trip)9 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain400 ft up
Typical time4 hr 45 min
TrailheadNorth of the main road, permit-only access
SurfaceOpen badlands, no trail
Best seasonSpring and autumn. The park closes at night and gate hours are short, so plan long walks around them.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
PermitRequired
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

A permit-only route to a remote badlands amphitheatre of hoodoos.

Tips
Access is limited and by permit only, issued at the visitor centres in small numbers. No trail, no water, and you must be confident navigating open desert.
Location

North of the main road, permit-only access

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