Last updated: December 14, 2020
Place
Cliff Shelf Trailhead
![A sloped boardwalk proceeds through cedar trees and towards badlands buttes under a blue sky.](/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/AC72E188-CE74-77EB-E13C0E0E0DFAF67E.jpg?width=1600&quality=90&mode=crop)
NPS Photo / Serena Rosales
Quick Facts
Location:
Interior, SD
Significance:
This short loop trail is great for scenic views of the Badlands.
Amenities
6 listed
Accessible Sites, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible
This loop follows boardwalks and climbs stairs through a juniper forest perched along the Badlands wall. Abundant shade is provided by the junipersĀ and a small pond occasionally exists in the area, which attracts local wildlife. The trail has some boardwalks and stairs, which climb approximately 200 feet in elevation.