East Old 180

Old 180 E Alignment and Badlands

NPS/Lauren Carter

Quick Facts

Location:

Southeast corner of the park

Significance:

Historic alignment of state highway

Amenities

4 listed

Bicycle - Rack, Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

Once the main highway that provided access to the south entrance of the park, Old 180 went directly through a major deposit of petrified wood. The highway was rerouted to move it away from this natural resource, leaving a road that is slowly going back to earth, particularly on the eastern end.