Name: Cliff Shelf Trail
Rating: 3.9

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This loop follows boardwalks and climbs stairs through a juniper forest perched along the Badlands Wall. After rains, a small pond occasionally exists and draws wildlife such as deer or bighorn sheep.

Flora & Fauna

After rains, when the ephemeral pond is present, you might encounter deer or bighorn sheep along this trail.

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Land Manager: NPS - Badlands National Park

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Tom Robson

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Trail Ratings

3.9 from 22 votes

#7

in Badlands National Park

#7085

Overall

3.9 from 22 votes

5 Star		23%
4 Star		50%
3 Star		18%
2 Star		9%
1 Star		0%

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Cliff Shelf Trail

“A short loop trail winding through a juniper forest. ”

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2,673' 815 m

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