Hiking Project Logo

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Easy
 2.8 (19)
  1. Areas
  2. SD
  3. …Western S. Dakota
  4. Badlands National Park
Plan with onX Backcountry
Previous Next

“A boardwalk leading visitors through pre-history. ”

Tom Robson
Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

0.2

Miles

0.3

KM

Point to Point

2,675' 815 m

High

2,662' 812 m

Low

13' 4 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs Unknown

Family Friendly Kids will love seeing/learning about the ancient creatures that used to roam this area.

Description

This fully accessible trail features fossil replicas and exhibits of now extinct creatures that once roamed this area. It's an easy, boardwalk jaunt that the whole family can enjoy.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Badlands National Park

Shared By:

Tom Robson
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  2.8 from 19 votes

#13

in Badlands National Park

#24060

Overall
  2.8 from 19 votes
5 Star
5%
4 Star
21%
3 Star
37%
2 Star
21%
1 Star
16%
Trail Rankings

#13

in Badlands National Park

#67

in South Dakota

#24,060

Overall
5 Views Last Month
602 Since Mar 10, 2016
Easy
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

An example of one of the exhibits on Fossil Exhibit Trail.
Mar 10, 2016 near Kadoka, SD
A new exhibit on the trail.
Mar 10, 2016 near Kadoka, SD
Views along the Fossil Trail.
Mar 10, 2016 near Kadoka, SD

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 87 days ago
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jul 28, 2023
Ryan Beil
Jun 25, 2023
Daniel McCloskey
Jun 12, 2022
Natalie Williamson
Jun 11, 2022
Kristy Van
learning
Apr 25, 2022
Jill Shaddy-Gouvion
0.2mi
Oct 2, 2021
David Hitchcock
Aug 14, 2021
Rosie Betenbaugh
0.2mi — 3h 29m
Jul 26, 2021
Jennifer Sinz

Nearby Recommended Routes