This Easy Hike In North Dakota Has An Unforgettable View

If you want to find one of the top views in North Dakota that only require a short hike up a trail, then this is it. Many trails in the state’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park bring you on journeys through canyons, up ridges, and into valleys, but this particular trail is like no other. Where it will lead you is someplace unforgettable and you’ll be glad you took every step to get there – and you don’t need to take that many! It’s easy and by far one of the best trails in the entire park and state. Check it out:

To begin this trail, you’ll have to head out into the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt Park and drive to this parking lot loop. After you’ve parked here, you can begin your ascent.

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At first the trail seems like just a walk up a pretty boring hill, but the destination at the end is well worth it. The trail in total is only about 0.2 miles long and should only take about 15 minutes to walk in total.

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As you get nearer to the top, the trail gets a bit more steep and requires steps up to the final point. It’s just past here that you get the grand finale…

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…The Buck Hill view. This is the highest point in the entire national park and has the most unforgettable panoramic view of the badlands.

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You can see the colorful terrain for miles and miles from this point. Everything beautiful about the Theodore Roosevelt National Park all comes together for one spectacular sight, and you only had to walk a little ways to see it.

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After enjoying the scenery, you can stroll back down Buck Hill and can then say you’ve felt like you were on the top of the world. It’s an experience like no other.

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The Buck Hill Trail is on the far east side of the scenic drive through the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora, North Dakota. You can get more information and an exact map of the trail’s location by clicking here.

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Want to explore more of the Peace Garden State’s trails? Check these awesome hikes out.

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