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Badlands National Park Bicycle Tour 7 hr
Very goodTop 30% in Rapid City
18 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rapid City
- 7 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Cycle nearly 30 miles through Badlands National Park’s pinnacles and layered shale on a private ride with sweeping views and wildlife.
About this tour
Ride into a landscape shaped by hundreds of thousands of years of erosion on a private Badlands National Park bicycle tour. Layered rock, sharp pinnacles, and open skies give the route an otherworldly feel, with scenery that can seem almost Martian.
Pedal just under 30 miles along the moderate Badlands Loop Road, traveling through the park’s pinnacles and lower shale formations toward the far end of its northern segment. Along the way, pause to admire the rugged terrain and watch for wildlife. A picnic lunch is available for $15 by inquiry, and longer route options can be arranged. You can also ask about an e-bike upgrade for an additional $40.
With bicycle use, a helmet, a water bottle, and the park entrance fee included, this Badlands National Park bicycle tour makes it easy to focus on the ride and the views. Meet at the carpark at Founders Park, and contact the provider to discuss customizing your route.
Highlights
- Pedal nearly 30 miles along the Badlands Loop Road
- Ride through pinnacles and layered shale formations
- Look for wildlife and take in sweeping park views
- Customize your ride or ask about longer route options
What's included
Included
- Bicycle use
- Helmet
- Water bottle
- National Park entrance fee
Not included
- Gratuities
- Picnic lunch, available for $15 by inquiry
- E-bike upgrade, available for an additional $40
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5.00 / 5 · 18 reviews
Important information
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended
- Meet in the carpark at Founders Park
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 18 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 30% in Rapid City means it ranks in the top 30% of tours in Rapid City by this score.
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