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North Dakota
1.4 mi
Distance
887 ft
Gain
48 min
Time
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I-A (Indian Alternate) Trail
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The I-A (Indian Alternate) Trail is a short out-and-back hike offering a quick escape into North Dakota's natural landscape. This 1.39-mile trail provides an accessible option for hikers seeking a brief outdoor experience with minimal elevation change. The trail's compact distance makes it ideal for families, beginners, or those looking to combine it with nearby routes.
Caprock Coulee Trailhead
~53 min drive
The Caprock Coulee Nature Trail is a 0.8 mile section of the Caprock Coulee Trail in the park's North Unit. The nature trail trail shows the natural and geologic variety of the badlands. It also provides a rare look at a densely wooded area of the park.<br /> <br /> When you r…
Summit Viewpoint
~44 min drive
Quick out-and-back hike to scenic viewpoint in North Dakota.
Long X
~50 min drive
An 11.56-mile out-and-back North Dakota trail offering extended backcountry hiking.
Ice Caves
~1h 4m drive
3-mile out-and-back hike to natural ice cave formations in North Dakota badlands.
Elkhorn Ranch Trailhead
~1h 24m drive
This is the trail head that leads to the spot where Theodore Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch once stood. The .7 mile trail weaves through cottonwood trees to the banks of the Little Missouri River where the cabin's foundation stones remain.
Cottonwood
~54 min drive
13.86-mile out-and-back badlands hike with expansive prairie views.
AP (Aspen) Trail
~0 min drive
Easy 2.49-mile out-and-back through aspen woodland in North Dakota.
Maah Daah Hey - North Dakota
~55 min drive
Point-to-point badlands trail featuring dramatic formations and prairie views.
LT (Lynell) Trail
~0 min drive
Short out-and-back trail perfect for a quick North Dakota hike.
Wolf
~56 min drive
17.5-mile out-and-back badlands trek in remote northwestern North Dakota.