Route

The entire drive, including stops for photos plus some walking around, should take around 3 to 4 hours. I started from the south end of the trail. The south section is a point to point route, so think about arriving or leaving the Badlands this way if you want to see the hoodoos. The North loop is a little easier to plan, since it starts and ends in Drumheller.

Look Outs, Old Stuff, and a Museum

The best  are the sweeping vistas from the numerous lookouts. Horsethief Canyon, Orkney viewpoint and all the other unnamed look outs were all amazing and unique. The abandoned equipment and buildings from the coal mining days are interesting, but the dinosaurs are way more exciting. A visit to the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology will not disappoint. The giant man-made t-rex is cheesy, but most certainly belongs in this touristy town.

Cable Ferry, and Grasslands

The north end of the Dinosaur trail passes over the Red Deer river via one of last remaining cable ferries. The Bleriot ferry is old and slow, but it adds to the character of the heritage Drumheller is trying to maintain. If you are headed east after your stay, than you should consider visiting Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan.