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58 mi 94 km of trail — 3 Runs

2 Gems

13 Trails

13 Trails

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Gems in South Unit - 2

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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

(6) Medora, ND

Maltese Cross Cabin

(4) Medora, ND

Runs in South Unit - 3

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Painted Canyon

1.1 mi 1.8 km • Loop • 262 ft Ascent 79.71 m Ascent

(10) Medora, ND

Enjoy this dramatic view along the Badlands Spur.

Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop

11.8 mi 19.0 km • Loop • 509 ft Ascent 155.16 m Ascent

(6) Medora, ND

6ft petrified stump located on the North Petrified Forest Trail.

Petrified Trail Loop

10.6 mi 17.1 km • Loop • 601 ft Ascent 183.11 m Ascent

(7) Medora, ND

Trails in South Unit - 23

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0.2 mi 0.3 km #1Boicourt Overlook Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	0.2 mi 0.3 km	Medora, ND	4
0.6 mi 0.9 km #2Ridgeline Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	0.6 mi 0.9 km	Medora, ND	3
1.7 mi 2.7 km #3Badlands Spur Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	1.7 mi 2.7 km	Medora, ND	1
0.5 mi 0.7 km #4Wind Canyon Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	0.5 mi 0.7 km	Medora, ND	9
2.1 mi 3.4 km #5Painted Canyon Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	2.1 mi 3.4 km	Medora, ND	8
1.9 mi 3.1 km #6Big Plateau Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	1.9 mi 3.1 km	Medora, ND	2
4.2 mi 6.8 km #7Lower Talkington Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	4.2 mi 6.8 km	Medora, ND	2
3.6 mi 5.8 km #8Jones Creek Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	3.6 mi 5.8 km	Medora, ND	4
0.8 mi 1.2 km #9Coal Vein Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	0.8 mi 1.2 km	Medora, ND	9
5.2 mi 8.3 km #10Lone Tree Loop Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	5.2 mi 8.3 km	Medora, ND	2
1.7 mi 2.8 km #11Ekblom Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	1.7 mi 2.8 km	Medora, ND	2
2.6 mi 4.1 km #12Mike Auney Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	2.6 mi 4.1 km	Medora, ND	1
0.8 mi 1.3 km #13Painted Canyon Nature Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	0.8 mi 1.3 km	Medora, ND	5
4.5 mi 7.2 km #14North Petrified Forest Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	4.5 mi 7.2 km	Medora, ND	6
3.7 mi 6.0 km #15Lower Paddock Creek Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	3.7 mi 6.0 km	Medora, ND	2
4.0 mi 6.5 km #16South Petrified Forest Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	4.0 mi 6.5 km	Medora, ND	4
2.8 mi 4.6 km #17Petrified Forest Loop Trail Easy Medora, ND	Easy	2.8 mi 4.6 km	Medora, ND	2
4.1 mi 6.6 km #18Upper Talkington Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	4.1 mi 6.6 km	Medora, ND	2
6.9 mi 11.1 km #19Upper Paddock Creek Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	6.9 mi 11.1 km	Medora, ND	1
3.4 mi 5.5 km #20Roundup Trail Intermediate Medora, ND	Intermediate	3.4 mi 5.5 km	Medora, ND	1
0.1 mi 0.2 km #21Skyline Vista Easy Medora, ND	Easy	0.1 mi 0.2 km	Medora, ND	1
1.0 mi 1.6 km #22CCC Trail Easy Medora, ND	Easy	1.0 mi 1.6 km	Medora, ND	2
1.6 mi 2.6 km #23Rim Trail Easy Medora, ND	Easy	1.6 mi 2.6 km	Medora, ND	0