Ridgeline Nature Trail
A loop trail with a steep start and a panoramic reward.
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Ridgeline Nature Trail Details
A self-guided 0.6-mile loop, the Ridgeline Nature Trail starts out with a steep rise of switchbacks through a juniper thicket and then evens out to a ridge that offers long views of the Badlands in many directions. Be sure to take a guide at the trailhead to identify the markers posted along the trail, which have educational information about the flora and landscape. This trail includes stairs.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
0.6 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ridgeline Nature Trail
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1.2 mi away
Scoria Point
Offers a unique perspective on Badlands geological formations.
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Upper Paddock/Upper Talkington Loop
A connection of trails that can be hiked in short or longer segments.
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The Coal Vein Trail
This rail follows a coal vein that burned slowly from 1951 to 1977.
2.9 mi away
Medora, N.D.
The small town of Medora, N.D., is the gateway to the South Unit of the park.
3.0 mi away
Medora Overlook
A panoramic view of the town of Medora, with a glimpse of the Little Missouri River.
