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Gems in North Dakota - 3

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gem Favorite The sun sets over the Wind Canyon Trail as a distant rain shower adds to the drama. Photo credit: NPS/Dave Bruner.

Wind Canyon Overlook

(13) Medora, ND
gem Favorite Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin is a must-see in his namesake national park.

Maltese Cross Cabin

(7) Medora, ND
gem Favorite Elkhorn Ranch is a must-see in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Photo credit: NPS/Laura Thomas.

Elkhorn Ranch

(2) Medora, ND

Recommended Routes in North Dakota - 23

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Favorite View of the Little Missouri and southern part of the park.
Intermediate Intermediate

Caprock Coulee

4.2 mi 6.7 km 631' Up 192.42 m Up 627' Down 191.19 m Down

Watford…, ND
Explore in 3D
Favorite 6ft petrified stump located on the North Petrified Forest Trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Petrified Trail Loop

10.6 mi 17.1 km 601' Up 183.11 m Up 592' Down 180.39 m Down

Medora, ND
Explore in 3D
Favorite More of the Bad
Intermediate Intermediate

Painted Canyon Nature Trail

1.1 mi 1.8 km 262' Up 79.71 m Up 261' Down 79.66 m Down

Medora, ND
Explore in 3D
Favorite This land was originally eroded by an intermittent stream.
Intermediate Intermediate

Kate's Walk on the Maah Daah Hey Trail

5.0 mi 8.0 km 473' Up 144.28 m Up 473' Down 144.02 m Down

Watford…, ND
Explore in 3D
Favorite Des Lacs and the old man
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Canada Goose Nature Trail

7.6 mi 12.2 km 392' Up 119.55 m Up 263' Down 80.26 m Down

Kenmare, ND
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Favorite View of the Little Missouri and southern part of the park.
Difficult Difficult

Achenbach Loop

18.4 mi 29.7 km 2,289' Up 697.69 m Up 2,289' Down 697.74 m Down

Watford…, ND
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Favorite The spectacular view of the Turtle Mountain area.
Intermediate Intermediate

Butte Saint Paul

0.4 mi 0.6 km 111' Up 33.83 m Up 118' Down 35.89 m Down

Bottineau, ND
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Favorite The rolling hills of the Missouri Coteau.
Easy Easy

Lostwood Refuge Prairie Hiking Trail

7.8 mi 12.5 km 286' Up 87.14 m Up 305' Down 93.01 m Down

Kenmare, ND
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Favorite Views towards the south. Credit: hoigaardsoutdoors.com
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Sunset Trail Loop

2.1 mi 3.3 km 169' Up 51.59 m Up 166' Down 50.71 m Down

Watford…, ND
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North Dakota Running

  • 472 Miles 759 Kilometers of Trail
  • 23 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 90 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 80 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 5 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in North Dakota - 152

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0.5 mi 0.7 km #1Wind Canyon Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND 18 
0.2 mi 0.3 km #2Boicourt Overlook Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND 10 
0.6 mi 0.9 km #3Ridgeline Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
1.2 mi 1.9 km #4Pancratz Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
19.5 mi 31.4 km #5Buffalo Gap Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
47.0 mi 75.6 km #6Maah Daah Hey II - The Deuce
Intermediate Intermediate
Amidon, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Amidon, ND
1.7 mi 2.7 km #7Badlands Spur
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
1.1 mi 1.8 km #8Young Hawk Interpretive Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Bismarck, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Bismarck, ND
7.1 mi 11.4 km #9Cottonwood Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
1.1 mi 1.7 km #10Bloody Knife's Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Mandan, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Mandan, ND

Photos of North Dakota - 273

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View of the Little Missouri and southern part of the park.
Apr 19, 2015 near Watford…, ND
Oxbow Overlook, North Unit, Theodore Roosevelt NP
Apr 23, 2015 near Watford…, ND
Oxbow Overlook, North Unit, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Apr 23, 2015 near Watford…, ND
View from the point furthest from out on the Ridgeline Trail
Apr 23, 2016 near Medora, ND
Enjoy a sweeping view down to the south from the River Bend Overlook. Photo credit: NPS/Mark Meyers.
May 25, 2017 near Watford…, ND
The sun sets over the Wind Canyon Trail as a distant rain shower adds to the drama. Photo credit: NPS/Dave Bruner.
May 25, 2017 near Medora, ND
6ft petrified stump located on the North Petrified Forest Trail.
Jun 3, 2018 near Medora, ND
Des Lacs and the old man
Nov 14, 2019 near Kenmare, ND

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