The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
Badlands ridge with bison and a petrified forest spur. 3 mi with about 700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Largest concentration of petrified wood in any national park. 3 mi with about 700 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Premier backcountry trail in the Dakotas. 0 mi with about 2,000 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Aspen-and-oak forest in the Red River Valley. 0 mi with about 100 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Quick badlands descent right off I-94. 9 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
South Unit backcountry with the largest petrified wood concentration. 3 mi with about 850 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Hardwood-river loop in eastern North Dakota. 8 mi with about 150 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Doorway to the 144-mi Maah Daah Hey trail. 0 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
North Unit prairie-dog towns and Achenbach buttes. 4 mi with about 950 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Short prairie climb to North Dakota's 3,506-foot highpoint. 0 mi with about 400 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
