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Sage Creek Rim Drive

Fodor's Review:

This unpaved route near the Pinnacles entrance follows the road less traveled and covers rougher terrain than Badlands Loop Road. Sage Creek Rim Road is completely negotiable by most vehicles, but should be avoided during a thunderstorm, when the sudden rush of water may cause flooding. The road follows the northern border of the park for 13 mi, passing at least three overlooks. Only a third of this area is composed of the eroded rocky spires and sharp ridges distinctive to the park. A vast mixed-grass prairie covers the rest. Keep an eye out for free-roaming bison.

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