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North Dakota
1.4 mi
Distance
345 ft
Gain
31 min
Time
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal
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Newest 37 min ago · oldest 14 d
caution: Agency alerts
10 active alerts in Dakota Prairie Grasslands; most severe: Little Missouri National Grassland - Fire Restriction Order 01-18-00-26-08
USFS14 d ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 62°F / low 59°F, 100% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather37 min ago
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