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Little Missouri National Grassland

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Gems in Little Missouri National Grassland - 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 Little Missouri National Grassland - 3

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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
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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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Favorite Long X to MDH
Intermediate Intermediate

Long X to Maah Daah Hey Loop

11.3 mi 18.1 km 967' Up 294.83 m Up 967' Down 294.62 m Down

Watford…, ND
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Little Missouri National Grassland Hiking

  • 66 Miles 106 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 9 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Little Missouri National Grassland - 7

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47.0 mi 75.6 km #1Maah Daah Hey II - The Deuce
Intermediate Intermediate
Amidon, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Amidon, ND
7.1 mi 11.4 km #2Cottonwood Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
0.4 mi 0.6 km #3Summit Viewpoint Trail #18
Easy Easy
Watford City, ND
Easy Easy
Watford City, ND
6.0 mi 9.6 km #4Long X
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
1.7 mi 2.8 km #5White Butte North Dakota's Highpoint Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Amidon, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Amidon, ND
3.1 mi 5.1 km #6Bennett Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Watford City, ND
0.3 mi 0.5 km #7Sunset Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Watford City, ND
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Watford City, ND

Photos of Little Missouri National Grassland - 136

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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
Windswept grassy hilltops cover the southern portion of the loop.
Jul 9, 2017 near Watford…, ND
6ft petrified stump located on the North Petrified Forest Trail.
Jun 3, 2018 near Medora, ND

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