The Jones Creek Trail Is A Hidden Adventure In North Dakota Worthy Of A Day Hike

Hidden away within the amazing Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a vast array of amazing trails and hikes that are sure to amaze you. The park is filled from top to bottom (or should I say North entrance to South entrance) with incredible views, amazing sights, and, of course, plenty of Peace Garden State wonder. Suppose you're seeking the ultimate scenic hiking trail in North Dakota. In that case, you'll definitely want to check out the nothing-short-of-spectacular Jones Creek Trail, which is absolutely ideal for a full afternoon of hiking.

Welcome to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, one of the most beautiful places in the Dakotas.

This jaw-dropping landscape is made up of the incredible North American Badlands, and it's truly, purely North Dakota. You just won't find landscapes like this anywhere but the Dakotas.

The Jones Creek Trail is just under seven miles in length, and should you hike it without stopping, it ought to take about two and a half hours to complete.

Of course, I don't know why you'd want to do it all at once; there are so many amazing points of interest to stop and marvel at that you could easily make a whole day trip out of it.

The trail is open year-round, but the best times to hike it are, in my opinion, from late spring until early August.

I can't even properly express all the amazingness that is this incredible adventure; from epic views to gorgeous hills, valleys, and more, you're sure to walk away from this incredible place with a whole new appreciation for all the wonderfulness that is North Dakota.

You'll meander along Jones Creek and appreciate various geological splendors, like this awe-inspiring feature along the river.

You can expect to meander up and down a few hills, though nothing is terribly dramatic or difficult. Most kids should be able to do it.

Do keep in mind that there are no dogs permitted on this hike, so be sure to leave puppers at home for this one.

Entry to Theodore Roosevelt National Park is $15 to $30, depending on your vehicle and how many folks are in it. A single vehicle is $30, motorcycles are $25, and individual people walking in are $15. There is no additional charge if you're an annual NPS pass holder, though.

And be sure to keep your eyes peeled: You ought to see horses, bison, and plenty of other critters that call this amazing place home.

Sometimes, North Dakota truly is the wild, wild west... and I wouldn't have it any other way.

For more information about this incredible scenic hiking trail in North Dakota, be sure to visit its official AllTrails page. If you'd like to bump your hiking game up to 11, be sure to check out AllTrails Plus as well - I'm not sure how I ever hiked without it!

Do you have a favorite hiking trail in North Dakota that ought to make for an awesome day out? Tell me about it in the comments!