Buffalo Gap Nat Grassland North
Total Miles
5.9
Elevation
882.26 ft
Duration
1 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
An excellent and scenic trail through the Grassland area north of the Badlands NP. The road starts next to the Minuteman Missile and goes up to Hwy 240 in Wall. It's an easy dirt road until you get closer to Highway 240. The last part of the trail is very steep and has up to 18" deep washouts. You'll need 4x4 and high clearance to go up. This trail is the perfect addition to the "Grasslands to Badlands"-Trail if you want to visit the little town Wall or are just not ready yet to hit I-90. The scenic change from Badlands to the Buffalo Gap is breathtaking. The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world's richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park's 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.
Photos of Buffalo Gap Nat Grassland North
Difficulty
Only the section close to Hwy 240 is a 5, the rest of the trail is 2-3.
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