Explore the Rugged Badlands Guided Hike
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Join Ranger Max for an off-trail hike up to an old homesteading site and explore the impacts humans (and others!) have on the badlands. This 3.0 mile hike (with an elevation change of 315') will take you away from well-traveled paths and allow you to experience some of the wild side of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Where: South Unit Picnic Shelter
When: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM MT
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Cottonwood Campground Picnic Area Parking Lot (South Unit Scenic Drive, mile 5.5)
Latitude and Longitude 46.947385, -103.531274
Schedule
Date:
Aug 29, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours and 30 minutes
Mountain Time
Event Type
- Hike