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Auto Tour, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Explore Auto Tour in Theodore Roosevelt National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Auto Tour Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Auto Tour guide to compare the stops that belong together in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Medora OverlookA panoramic view of the town of Medora, with a glimpse of the Little Missouri River.
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Prairie Dog TownsPrairie dog towns are found mostly on the western side of the park and along the Scenic Drive.
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Cottonwood CampgroundA Wheelchair-accessible campground on the west side of the park along the Little Missouri River.
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The Coal Vein TrailThis rail follows a coal vein that burned slowly from 1951 to 1977.
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Lower Paddock/Lower Talkington/Jones Creek TrailA connection of trails that can be hiked in short or longer segments.
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Upper Paddock/Upper Talkington LoopA connection of trails that can be hiked in short or longer segments.
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Peaceful Valley RanchEstablished in 1918, this was one of the first dude ranches in the area.
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North Unit Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility for the park's North Unit is open year-round, but Friday through Monday only.
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Longhorn PulloutCatch a glimpse of Texas longhorn steers grazing in the sagebrush flats.
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Buckhorn Trail LoopEnjoy a short hike through a prairie dog town, or continue on a longer loop.
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Slump Block PulloutAn example of badlands erosion that's also known as "mass wasting."
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Cannonball Concretions PulloutAncient spherical sandstone formations decorate the ground and weathered cliffs here.
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Little Mo Nature TrailAn easy stroll along the Little Missouri River, plus a picnic area.
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Upper Caprock Coulee TrailA favorite trail dubbed a 'four-in-one' attraction thanks to its diverse landscapes and geology.
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River Bend OverlookBreathtaking views of the Little Missouri River and North Unit section of the park.
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Bentonitic Clay OverlookLayers of bentonite clay as thick as 25 feet can be seen from this viewpoint.
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Man and Grass PulloutVast, grassy plains once fed cattle driven up the Long X Trail.
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Oxbow OverlookThis marks end of the North Unit Scenic Drive and provides access to the Achenback Trail and Sperati Point.
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Jones Creek TrailEasy trail following a creek bed and meeting the Scenic Loop Drive at either end.
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Beef Corral BottomA large cattle corral from the late 1800s has now become a prairie dog town.
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Painted Canyon Visitor CenterThe Painted Canyon Visitor Center is a small visitor center home to a spectacular panoramic view of the North Dakota Badlands.
