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Caprock Coulee Loop

Caprock Coulee Loop
Walks and Hikes
Grassy Butte North Dakota 58634

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lat: 47.6098876 long: -103.3559014
Head out on this 4.4-mile loop trail near Watford City, North Dakota. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You’ll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren’t allowed on this trail.
This trail leads hikers through dry washes and to viewpoints of the Little Missouri River. While hiking through the washes, you’re surrounded by the colorful badlands landscape the park is famous for. Large mammals like bison and big horn sheep have been spotted from the trail. Keep your eyes open for rattlesnakes on a warm day!
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