more stats
997 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:10:05
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
2,662 ft
Altitude min
2,675 ft
Altitude max
2,671 ft
Altitude start
2,661 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
449 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:10:05
Avg time

Fossil Exhibit Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Badlands National Park
    Interior, South Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #60980 in Hiking [+]
    • #162064 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #104 in Hiking · South Dakota [+]
    • #343 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Fully accessible boardwalk trail features fossil replicas and exhibits of now extinct creatures that once roamed the area.

source: Badlands NP | Hiking the Badlands
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Boardwalk

Trail Supporters

  • NPS
    NPS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fossil Exhibit located?
      Fossil Exhibit is located in Badlands National Park, Interior, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Badlands National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.77273, -102.00317.
      ▼ How hard is Fossil Exhibit?
      Fossil Exhibit is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fossil Exhibit?
      Fossil Exhibit has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,662 ft to 2,675 ft.
      ▼ Is Fossil Exhibit a point to point trail?
      Fossil Exhibit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is other.
      ▼ How long is Fossil Exhibit?
      Fossil Exhibit is 997 ft long. The trail type is other.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fossil Exhibit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fossil Exhibit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Fossil Exhibit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fossil Exhibit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Fossil Exhibit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to hike Fossil Exhibit. The trail is 997 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fossil Exhibit?
      Fossil Exhibit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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