Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
A 0.5-mile paved loop leads from the parking lot to ruins and petroglyphs near the Puerco River, where the Anasazi built a 76-room pueblo. Sections of the pueblo and a kiva have been partially excavated and restored.
Details
Length:
0.5-mile loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Season:
Year round
Additional Details:
This trail is paved and does not have stairs, making it suitable for strollers. It may also be negotiated in a wheelchair with assistance.
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