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North Dakota
Magpie
0.3 mi
Distance
26 ft
Gain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 26 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Magpie is a short out-and-back trail in North Dakota covering 0.64 miles with 26 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to the feature known as Magpie.
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