The Highest Road In North Dakota Will Lead You On An Unforgettable Journey
Taking a drive on this scenic road will make you feel like you’re on top of the world and it’s right here in North Dakota. The road will take you through winding canyons, along ridgelines, and overlooks some of the most beautiful vistas in the entire state. If you’re looking for the ultimate road trip destination — this is it. You’ll want to put this on your bucket list, and here’s why:
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit is home to a 14-mile long scenic drive that winds its way through the unique landscape of the badlands.
The drive begins at the entrance to the park and weaves through the grassy prairie, steep hills, and around the buttes in a way that creates an unforgettable experience.
The drive has plenty of turnouts along the way that stop by fascinating parts of the park including sweeping vistas, unusual geological formations, and plenty of hiking trails to get out and take a walk through the terrain yourself.
The gently curving road traverses the prettiest parts of the park and there are quite a few stops that would be great photo opportunities or picnic spots along the way.
The drive goes all the way to the famous Oxbow Overlook that will give you an absolutely incredible, panoramic view of the valley surrounding the Little Missouri River.
Bison herds are abundant in both units of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and they rule the road, but it just makes the experience all the more unique and memorable.
To reach this scenic drive, you will need to head 14 miles south of Watford City, North Dakota on US Highway 85. This is well worth the trip, especially during the summer or fall. For more information, click here.
North Dakota has so many scenic drives that it’s hard to name them all, but here is a list of a handful of them that you must try out if you love road trips and backroads.
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
