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2.1 miles
Distance
266 ft
Climb
-397 ft
Descent
00:09:04
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
302 ft
Altitude min
656 ft
Altitude max
654 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
3,609 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
Avg time

Badlands Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Death Valley National Park
    Lone Pine, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions

The Badlands Loop starts from the most popular viewpoint in the park - Zabriskie Point. The loops winds through colorful badlands composed of an ancient lakebed. Pay close attention as you weave through this maze of narrow drainages looking for small signs at each major intersection.

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Death Valley National Park

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Badlands Loop located?
      Badlands Loop is located in Death Valley National Park, Lone Pine, California, United States. It is part of the Death Valley National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.421, -116.81011.
      ▼ How hard is Badlands Loop?
      Badlands Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Badlands Loop?
      Badlands Loop has 266 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 397 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 302 ft to 656 ft.
      ▼ Is Badlands Loop a point to point trail?
      Badlands Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Badlands Loop?
      Badlands Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Badlands Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Badlands Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Badlands Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Badlands Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Badlands Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Badlands Loop is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Badlands Loop?
      Badlands Loop has limited popularity data available. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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