Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240)

Описание: Filmed: 03 Jul 22

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Badlands Loop Road (SD 240) is a spectacular way to see the North Unit of Badlands National Park. This two-lane paved road is appropriate for all motor vehicles but does include several steep passes and sections with reduced speed limits. Drive carefully, as wildlife is common along the Loop Road. Please use overlooks and pull-outs to stop for photos -- this allows traffic to proceed unimpeded along the Badlands Loop Road.

Along Badlands Loop Road, there are over a dozen spectacular overlooks and trailheads. These provide views of the park, informative displays, and access to hiking trails. The Ben Reifel Visitor Center is also located on Badlands Loop Road and provides information, maps, exhibits, and the park film. Sage Creek Rim Road can also be accessed from Badlands Loop Road -- the intersection is just north of the Pinnacles Overlook.

The Loop Road can be accessed by heading south from Interstate 90 via Exit 110 (Wall) or Exit 131. SD 44 provides an alternate, scenic access to the park and intersects SD 377 in the town of Interior. From Interior, follow SD 377 two miles north to the Interior Entrance and another half mile to Badlands Loop Road (240).

Badlands Loop Road features a number of overlooks and pull-offs to park safely and enjoy the view. From east to west, the overlooks on Badlands Loop Road are:

Big Badlands Overlook

White River Valley Overlook

Bigfoot Pass Overlook (includes a picnic area)

Panorama Point

Prairie Wind Overlook

Burns Basin Overlook

Homestead Overlook

Conata Basin Overlook

Yellow Mounds Overlook

Conata Picnic Area

Ancient Hunters Overlook

Pinnacles Overlook

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