This 4-And-A-Half-Mile Trail In North Dakota Leads To Incredible Views
By Tori Jane|Published August 30, 2021
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Nestled within Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a trail that is, quite possibly, the best trail with the most amazing views in all of North Dakota. Upon arriving at the park, you’ll pay a small entry fee per car, and once you’re in you’ll make your way to the Caprock Coulee Loop trailhead. This incredible hiking trail in North Dakota is worth every step you’ll take, as it seems like each is more scenic than the last.
Caprock Coulee Loop is a 4.4-mile loop trail that's rated as moderately difficult.
The trail is, for the most part, quiet and peaceful. It's wonderful for those who appreciate wildflowers, as it's absolutely teeming with them during certain times of year.
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The wildflowers are far from the only draw to the area.
The views of various parts of the badlands rock formations combined with the occasional incredible vantage points of the prairie plateau make for one absolutely awe-inspiring hike.
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We recommend that one takes the trail in a counter-clockwise direction.
Caprock Coulee Loop will lead you through some of the most incredible views in all of North Dakota. You won't believe the majesty of the badlands or the breathtaking beauty of the wild prairie.
Along the way, you'll also encounter unusual geological features like petrified wood.
Along the way, you'll pass through a nature preserve-like area that spans 0.8 miles of the entire loop. Here, you'll encounter coulees, interesting badlands slopes, and so much more. Click here for a complete list of all the intriguing features you'll encounter on this one-of-a-kind hike.
If you're extra lucky, you might just run into some of the residents of the wilderness surrounding the trail.
You’ll find the Caprock Coulee Trail easily upon entering the National Park. Follow the signs from the entrance and it should be fairly easy to navigate.
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