Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers a unique hiking experience in the North Dakota badlands. The trails and views have a unique flavor and appeal that make this park stand out as a unique area in our park system.

South Unit Trails:

Buck Hill 0.10 miles (round trip)
Coal Vein Nature Trail 0.80 miles (round trip)
Lone Tree from East 10.50 mi. (round trip)
Lone Tree from West 13.30 mi. (round trip)
Painted Canyon Nature Trail 0.90 miles (round trip)
Petrified Forest - from East 15.30 miles (round trip)
Ridgeline Nature Trail 0.60 miles (round trip)
Skyline Vista - handicap accessible 0.25 mi. (round trip)
Wind Canyon 0.50 miles (round trip)

Equipment checklist:

sturdy and lightweight tent
comfortable backpack or daypack
enough water for your hike or a quality water purifier/filter
raingear
a sleeping bag rated properly for the time of the year
comfortable, already broken in hiking boots to avoid blisters
matches or lighter
hat and gloves in crisp conditions
quality winbreaker and liner
proper amount of food
sunblock
a hat
sunglasses
camera
bear spray
cooking utensils
knife
scrub pad
20 feet of light rope
insect repellent
sleeping bag
cooking stove