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North Dakota
0.5 mi
Distance
145 ft
Gain
11 min
Time
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North Shore Nature Trail
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The North Shore Nature Trail is a short out-and-back trail perfect for a quick nature walk in North Dakota. This accessible trail offers an intimate look at the natural landscape along the shoreline, making it ideal for families, casual hikers, and those seeking a brief outdoor escape.
Caprock Coulee Trailhead
~1h 5m 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
~53 min drive
Quick out-and-back hike to scenic viewpoint in North Dakota.
Maah Daah Hey - North Dakota
~58 min drive
Point-to-point badlands trail featuring dramatic formations and prairie views.
Ice Caves
~1h 2m drive
3-mile out-and-back hike to natural ice cave formations in North Dakota badlands.
Coal Vein Trail Post 7: Burn Out
~1h 19m drive
Just ahead and to the right is where the coal vein fire burned out after 26 years (1951-1977). Visitors could see smoke, glowing coals, and sometimes flames. They even roasted marshmallows over the fire! <hr /><strong>Caution! Steep cliff edges ahead.</strong>
Cottonwood
~58 min drive
13.86-mile out-and-back badlands hike with expansive prairie views.
Coal Vein Trail Post 6: Seasonal Pool
~1h 19m drive
Low spots like this one formed when the ground collapsed during the coal vein fire. They fill with water in the wet springtime and after summer rains. These seasonal ponds are important habitats for western chorus frogs which must lay their eggs in standing water. Listen for t…
Long X
~59 min drive
An 11.56-mile out-and-back North Dakota trail offering extended backcountry hiking.
Coal Vein Trail Post 4: Caprocks
~1h 19m drive
Rocks in the badlands are generally soft and easily eroded by rain and streams. Some are harder than others, and become <b>caprocks</b>. A caprock acts like a helmet, shielding softer rock underneath. When the rocks underneath finally erode away, large pieces of caprock break…
Bennett
~1h 2m drive
6.12-mile out-and-back prairie hike near Bennett, North Dakota.