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Theodore Roosevelt National Park hiking guide

Achenbach Trail

An 18-mile loop with 2,340 ft of climbing in North Unit, rated difficult.

Achenbach Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Key facts

Length
18.0 mi (29.0 km)
Elevation gain
2,340 ft (712 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
North Unit
Highest point
2,615 ft
Lowest point
1,946 ft

About Achenbach Trail

This challenging backcountry trail offers breathtaking views of the Badlands and the Little Missouri River. Hikers can expect steep climbs, river crossings, and encounters with wildlife like bison. The trail's rugged nature and remote location make it a true wilderness experience.

Route map

Route map of Achenbach Trail in Theodore Roosevelt National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Achenbach Trail2,0002,2002,4002,600051015Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,615 ftLow 1,946 ft
Elevation runs from 1,946 ft to 2,615 ft over 17.8 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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