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North Dakota
1.3 mi
Distance
929 ft
Gain
47 min
Time
No conditions check on file for this trail yet — always verify current conditions before you go.
Why you'll love it
T-A (Tom's Alternate) Trail
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T-A (Tom's Alternate) Trail is a short out-and-back hike in North Dakota offering an accessible outdoor experience for hikers of all levels. This 1.25-mile trail provides a quick escape into nature with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for families, beginners, or those seeking a brief walk. The return route follows the same path, allowing hikers to enjoy consistent terrain and familiar scenery on the way back.

Caprock Coulee Trailhead
~51 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…
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~41 min drive
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Long X
~48 min drive
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~1h 3m drive
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Elkhorn Ranch Trailhead
~1h 22m drive
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Cottonwood
~53 min drive
13.86-mile out-and-back badlands hike with expansive prairie views.
T (Tom's) Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 2.46-mile out-and-back trail in North Dakota.
Maah Daah Hey - North Dakota
~53 min drive
Point-to-point badlands trail featuring dramatic formations and prairie views.
Th (Thor's) Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.86-mile out-and-back trail in North Dakota.
Wolf
~54 min drive
17.5-mile out-and-back badlands trek in remote northwestern North Dakota.