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Jones Creek Trail
Easy trail following a creek bed and meeting the Scenic Loop Drive at either end.
Plan Around Jones Creek Trail
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Jones Creek Trail Details
This trail leads through the heart of the badlands and connects to the Scenic Loop Drive at each end. It follows a creek bottom that may be dry or running depending on when you are visiting; wildflower blooms also are dependent on the availability of water and rainfall. Buttes flank the trail, which is fairly flat overall. About halfway along there is a junction with the Roundup Trail, which heads north to the Roundup Horse Camp. Another junction is with the Lower Talkington Trail, about 1.5 miles from the eastern side of Scenic Drive. A popular option is to make a longer hike connecting the Jones Creek Trail with Lower Talkington Trail and Lower Paddock Creek Trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.7 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Jones Creek Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Jones Creek Trail
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0.1 mi away
Peaceful Valley Ranch
Established in 1918, this was one of the first dude ranches in the area.
1.4 mi away
Beef Corral Bottom
A large cattle corral from the late 1800s has now become a prairie dog town.
1.5 mi away
Cottonwood Campground
A Wheelchair-accessible campground on the west side of the park along the Little Missouri River.
1.7 mi away
Lone Tree Loop
Remote trail in the northwest wilderness area of the South Unit near the petrified forest.
2.1 mi away
Scoria Point
Offers a unique perspective on Badlands geological formations.
