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Gems in South Unit - 2

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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

Recommended Routes in South Unit - 3

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Favorite 6ft petrified stump located on the North Petrified Forest Trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Petrified Trail Loop

10.6 mi 17.1 km 601' Up 183.11 m Up 592' Down 180.39 m Down

Medora, ND
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Favorite More of the Bad
Intermediate Intermediate

Painted Canyon Nature Trail

1.1 mi 1.8 km 262' Up 79.71 m Up 261' Down 79.66 m Down

Medora, ND
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Favorite Horses along the way also seem to enjoy the Jones Creek Trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop

11.8 mi 19.0 km 509' Up 155.16 m Up 507' Down 154.68 m Down

Medora, ND
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South Unit Hiking

  • 60 Miles 97 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 12 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 21 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in South Unit - 30

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0.5 mi 0.7 km #1Wind Canyon Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND 18 
0.2 mi 0.3 km #2Boicourt Overlook Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND 10 
0.6 mi 0.9 km #3Ridgeline Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
1.7 mi 2.7 km #4Badlands Spur
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
2.1 mi 3.4 km #5Painted Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND 10 
4.2 mi 6.8 km #6Lower Talkington Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
1.9 mi 3.1 km #7Big Plateau Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
0.8 mi 1.2 km #8Coal Vein Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND
Intermediate Intermediate
Medora, ND 13 
3.6 mi 5.8 km #9Jones Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Medora, ND
4.1 mi 6.6 km #10Upper Talkington Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Medora, ND
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Medora, ND

Photos of South Unit - 89

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Horses along the way also seem to enjoy the Jones Creek Trail.
Nov 10, 2015 near Medora, ND
View from the point furthest from out on the Ridgeline Trail
Apr 23, 2016 near Medora, ND
Little Missouri River in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Apr 24, 2016 near Medora, 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
6ft petrified stump located on the North Petrified Forest Trail.
Jun 3, 2018 near Medora, ND
Not all the trails are yet paved
Apr 8, 2020 near Medora, ND
A view of the surround hills from Buck Hill, the 2nd highest point in the park.
Aug 26, 2023 near Medora, ND
View of the Little Missouri River from the Wind Canyon Trail.
Aug 29, 2023 near Medora, ND
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