Big Plateau Trail
North Dakota
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2.0 mi
Distance
461 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 19 h ago
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Clouds, high 71°F / low 45°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike
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Big Plateau Trail
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- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 461 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
Big Plateau Trail is a 3.98-mile out-and-back hike in North Dakota with 461 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward out-and-back route.
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