Remove Ads
4.5
237 votes

Notch Trail

South Dakota 57750 USA

  • Independent
  • Not Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • No Public
    Restrooms
  • No Wifi
Add to Trip
Remove Ads

“the perfect view of the white river valley”

1.5 miles/2.4 km (round trip) Moderate to strenuous. After meandering through a canyon, this trail climbs a log ladder and follows a ledge to "the Notch" for a dramatic view of the White River Valley. Trail begins at the south end of the Door and Window parking area. Watch for drop-offs. Not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Treacherous during or after heavy rains.

Read More >
Add Review
Thanks!
Your Rating
1
2
3
4
5

Reviewed by
Jennifer

  • 14 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
July 24, 2018
Rated 5.0

Great trail. There is a bit of climbing. Watch small children. The ladder is not bad going up, but you have to watch your step as you start down. Beware of snakes. We came across two snakes making their way across the path.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
coconne529

  • 30 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
July 08, 2023
Rated 5.0

1.5 mile fun out-and-back trail. Trail is narrow in places and a bit of rock scrambling is necessary. Recommend to put water in backpack since you need your hands for the ladder. Mostly full sun, little to no shade. It is windy at the overlook at the end of the trail, hold on to your hat as the ascend. There is a large parking lot for the four trailheads: window, door, notch, and castle. Pit toilets and trash cans available at trailhead. We saw an endangered bighorn sheep grazing just adjacent to the parking lot. Cliff swallows made their mud nests in the rafters of a shade structure.

Was this helpful?

Reviewed by
Codi Byington

  • 65 Reviews
  • 15 Helpful
January 07, 2022
Rated 4.0

Really fun trail. We had a shoulder carrier for our 2 year old which allowed us to climb up the ladder. If you are scared of heights I would not recommend. After you climb the ladder the trail goes on for a ways and you get some pretty great sights.

Was this helpful?

Reviewed by
amymarcouxdohmen

  • 3 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
September 22, 2019
Rated 5.0

Super Cool Trail. Only took about an hour.

Was this helpful?

Be the first to add a review to the Notch Trail.

Notch Trail

South Dakota
57750 USA
Remove Ads

Hours

Hours not available

Problem with this listing? Let us know.

Has RV parking changed? Let us know.

Remove Ads
  • Unavailable
    Parking
  • Unavailable
    Pets Allowed
  • Unavailable
    Restrooms
  • Unavailable
    Wifi
  • Unavailable
    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Unknown
    Credit Cards Accepted
See More Details (5)
Remove Ads

Nearby Hotels

Wall, South Dakota
FastBook
$$

Click to discover a
great deal!

Kadoka, South Dakota
FastBook

Click to discover a
great deal!

Kadoka, South Dakota
Wall, South Dakota
Wall, South Dakota
FastBook

Click to discover a
great deal!

Remove Ads

Related Trip Guides

Remove Ads
21259877