The Notch Trail

The Notch Trail is a very neat trail and not for the faint of heart. You get to climb a rope ladder - very scary for some people and the trail is close to cliffs at times. The trail is 1.3 miles out and back round trip, and it ends at a window that faces to the south and gives you a view of the valley below. The hike is a must for those who like a little adventure.  The park service gives you a map when entering the park and it shows you where this hike is on the map. 

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Local wildlife.

Local wildlife.

Always beware.

Always beware.

The beginning of the Notch Trail in the Badlands.

The beginning of the Notch Trail in the Badlands.

The Ladder on the Notch Trail.

The Ladder on the Notch Trail.

Hiking along the top of the Notch Trail in the Badlands - The rope is to the right going down.

Hiking along the top of the Notch Trail in the Badlands - The rope is to the right going down.

The Notch Trail winding through buttes.

The Notch Trail winding through buttes.

Small kids can climb it.

Small kids can climb it.

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Looking up from the trail - Cliff Shelf Nature Trail - This is the place where the Notch Trail ends and overlooks the valley below.

Looking up from the trail - Cliff Shelf Nature Trail - This is the place where the Notch Trail ends and overlooks the valley below.

View from the end point of the valley below.

View from the end point of the valley below.

Climbing down the ladder.

Climbing down the ladder.

Cool rest areas.

Cool rest areas.

Rare to see water on the trail.

Rare to see water on the trail.

Dangerous section rerouted.

Dangerous section rerouted.

Lots of wildlife

Lots of wildlife

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The hike along the cliffs can be scary for some people.

The hike along the cliffs can be scary for some people.

View at the end.

View at the end.