Billings County trails

The Painted Canyon Trail offers an exceptional way to experience the stunning landscapes of the Badlands. The trail takes hikers down into the canyon, revealing sweeping vistas of colorful rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion, with hues of purple, red, and yellow. Along the way, visitors may…

Distance: 6.8 Km • Elevation gain: 130 m • Maximum elevation: 846 m

The Coal Vein Trail offers a captivating journey through unique geological formations and remnants of a long-burning coal seam. Hikers pass colorful rock layers, clinker deposits, and exposed clay, with interpretive markers explaining the area’s geological history. The trail is easy to moderate, making it an…

Distance: 1.2 Km • Elevation gain: 13 m • Maximum elevation: 762 m

This loop offers a dynamic hiking experience through Theodore Roosevelt National Park's diverse landscapes. Hikers can expect expansive views of the park’s rugged badlands, rolling prairies, and the winding Little Missouri River. Along the way, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife, from prairie dogs…

Distance: 8.4 Km • Elevation gain: 171 m • Maximum elevation: 815 m

The Boicourt Trail is a brief but captivating route that offers visitors a chance to explore the dramatic Badlands landscape. The trail begins with a paved path, providing easy access to stunning views of expansive valleys and distant buttes, including the striking Buck Hill. Continuing beyond the paved…

Distance: 1.3 Km • Elevation gain: 44 m • Maximum elevation: 825 m

The Painted Canyon Loop Trail offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s striking geological features. As you hike, you'll descend into the canyon, taking in sweeping views of the colorful badlands and unique rock formations. Along the way, you may spot wildlife such as…

Distance: 1.4 Km • Elevation gain: 75 m • Maximum elevation: 847 m

The Petrified Forest Trail offers a fascinating journey through a striking mix of geological history and natural beauty. As you hike, you'll encounter expansive badlands, rolling prairies, and the intriguing remnants of ancient trees turned to stone. The trail provides close-up views of large petrified wood…

Distance: 8.4 Km • Elevation gain: 173 m • Maximum elevation: 832 m

The Wind Canyon Loop Trail offers a scenic and relatively easy hike, ideal for those looking to experience the park's dramatic badlands landscapes in a short amount of time. The trail follows wind-eroded cliffs that rise above the Little Missouri River, providing sweeping views of the river valley and the…

Distance: 0.8 Km • Elevation gain: 28 m • Maximum elevation: 717 m