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North Dakota
3.4 mi
Distance
1,729 ft
Gain
1h 31m
Time
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JC Trail
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The JC Trail is a scenic out-and-back route in North Dakota offering 3.37 miles of accessible hiking through the region's natural landscape. This trail provides a straightforward out-and-back experience, making it ideal for hikers seeking a moderate-distance outing without the complexity of navigation. The return journey follows the same path, allowing hikers to enjoy consistent terrain and familiar scenery on the way back.
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
~43 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 2m drive
3-mile out-and-back hike to natural ice cave formations in North Dakota badlands.
Elkhorn Ranch Trailhead
~1h 22m 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
~53 min drive
13.86-mile out-and-back badlands hike with expansive prairie views.
I (Indian) Trail
~3 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile out-and-back trail through North Dakota's natural landscape.
Maah Daah Hey - North Dakota
~54 min drive
Point-to-point badlands trail featuring dramatic formations and prairie views.
ER Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 1.19-mile out-and-back trail in North Dakota.
Bennett
~55 min drive
6.12-mile out-and-back prairie hike near Bennett, North Dakota.