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North Dakota
11.9 mi
Distance
1,510 ft
Gain
4h 17m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Dakota Prairie Grasslands
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Why you'll love it
Buffalo Gap
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Buffalo Gap is an 11.90-mile out-and-back trail in North Dakota that showcases the rugged badlands terrain characteristic of the region. This moderate hike takes you through scenic canyonlands with dramatic geological formations and expansive prairie views. The trail offers a rewarding wilderness experience with the opportunity to explore one of North Dakota's distinctive natural gaps.
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Buffalo Gap Loop
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Easy 2.68-mile loop through North Dakota's scenic Buffalo Gap area.
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3-mile out-and-back hike to natural ice cave formations in North Dakota badlands.
Maah Daah Hey - North Dakota
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~23 min drive
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Coal Creek
~29 min drive
Easy out-and-back creek walk in North Dakota.
Cottonwood
~57 min drive
13.86-mile out-and-back badlands hike with expansive prairie views.
Coal Vein Trail Post 1: Layers
~23 min drive
Each layer of rock has its own origin story, told by its color.<br /> <br /> <span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong>Brick-Red</strong></span><br /> <strong>Clinker</strong> forms when coal veins catch fire and bake the rock above, changing it into this much harder, red rock.<br…
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Quick out-and-back hike to scenic viewpoint in North Dakota.
Bennett
~1h 2m drive
6.12-mile out-and-back prairie hike near Bennett, North Dakota.
