FOLLOW THE PATH OF A PRESIDENT Walk the trails of Roosevelt’s legacy Hello, elbow room! The Park’s most popular hikes are well traveled, but you won’t be bumping into other travelers as you try to enjoy the fresh air and stunning views. So, show up whenever you want, step onto the trail and exhale a breath of relief. You can hike or horseback ride on the non-motorized trails in the park. Mountain bikers will nd amazing single track trails outside the park through the million acre Little Missouri National Grasslands, including the Maah Daah Hey Trail, a 144-mile single track trail through the Badlands. SHORT HIKES LITTLE MO TRAIL -NORTH UNIT Explore the river bottom habitat along a lush, self-guided nature trail. 30 minutes 0.7 mi / 1.1 km (paved inner loop) 45 minutes 1.1 mi / 1.8 km (unpaved outer loop) BUCK HILL -SOUTH UNIT Climb to the highest accessible point in the park for panoramic views of the Badlands. 15 minutes 0.2 mi / 0.3 km Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel names Theodore Roosevelt National Park as one of the 25 Best Destinations in 2026. MEDIUM HIKES CAPROCK COULEE NATURE TRAIL -NORTH UNIT Follow this self-guided nature trail among the interesting geological formations and juniper covered hillsides. 1 hour 1.5 mi / 2.4 km COAL VEIN TRAIL -SOUTH UNIT This nature trail is an excellent place to learn about the geology and ecology of the Badlands. 30 minutes 0.6 mi / 1 km (inner loop) 45 minutes 0.8 mi / 1.3 km (outer loop) Buck Hill, South Unit River Bend Overlook Trail, North Unit LONG HIKES Wild horse, South Unit ACHENBACH TRAIL -NORTH UNIT Explore the river bottom habitat along a paved, self-guided nature trail. 10-12 hours 18 mi / 30 km PETRIFIED FOREST LOOP -SOUTH UNIT This remote hike takes you through ancient, petri ed forests and wilderness. 5-6 hours 10.3 mi / 16.6 km FOR A FULL LIST OF TRAILS Bison 6 1-800-HelloND (435-5663)
North Dakota Travel Guide 2026 Travel Guide: Page 6
