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Saddle Pass Trail

Saddle Pass Trail is a .7 mile out and back trail that gives you an awesome view of the Badlands. The hike goes pretty much straight up hill, and can be hard and scary for some. It is one of my favorite hikes because it gets you right in the middle of the Badlands. Even though it is a short hike, bring water, and make sure you wear sturdy shoes.

The start of the trial.

The start of the trail.

Rare moment to see water in the Badlands.

Rare moment to see water in the Badlands.

Same shot in late summer.

Up we go.

Here we go……
Immediately starts to go up.

Immediately starts to go up.

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Awesome view.

Awesome view.

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Gorgeous flowers at the beginning of the trail.

Gorgeous flowers at the beginning of the trail.

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Some parts are tricky. This is a lot harder coming down.

Some parts are tricky. This is a lot harder coming down.

Cool rocks all along the way.

Cool rocks all along the way.

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Getting near the top.

Getting near the top.

At the top looking over the valley.

At the top looking over the valley.

At the top looking Southwest.

At the top looking Southeast.

Looking to the west at the top.

Panorama view at the top.

On top of the world at sunset.

On top of the world at sunset.

These rocks are so cool.

Going back down. At times on our butts since it was so slippery in spots.

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