W (Wagon) Trail
3.81-mile out-and-back wagon trail in North Dakota with 849 ft gain.
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,891 ft
- climb
- 2,390 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Best time to visit W (Wagon) Trail
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
27° / 4°
7 wet
Feb
30° / 7°
6 wet
Mar
42° / 18°
7 wet
Apr
56° / 28°
8 wet
May
67° / 39°
11 wet
Jun
76° / 49°
12 wet
Jul
83° / 54°
10 wet
Aug
84° / 52°
9 wet
Sep
73° / 43°
8 wet
Oct
56° / 31°
8 wet
Nov
41° / 18°
6 wet
Dec
30° / 8°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Killdeer, ND, 11 mi away at 2,310 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The W (Wagon) Trail is a 3.8-mile moderate hike in Little Missouri State Park in North Dakota, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is an out-and-back route that starts at about 2,266 feet and reaches a high point of 2,390 feet, with a total climb of 1,891 feet and a matching descent over the full 7.6-mile round trip. The one-way elevation gain is 756 feet. The trail works for hikers, riders and pack animals. Bikes and horses are both allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Killdeer weather station show July highs around 83°F and lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay near 30°F. Several other trails sit close by. The JC Trail is about 0.4 miles away and the RR Trail about 0.8 miles. The I (Indian) Trail and ER Trail are each roughly 1.7 miles off.
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