Theodore Roosevelt National Park hiking guide
Wind Canyon Trail
A 0.5-mile loop with 210 ft of climbing in South Unit, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 210 ft (64 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- South Unit
About Wind Canyon Trail
Wind-carved cliffs and badlands ridges frame long views down to the Little Missouri River from this out-and-back route off Scenic Loop Drive in the South Unit. Expect uneven footing, loose gravel and a steep climb with widely spaced log steps, and stay well back from the cliff edges, where the ground can be unstable. A small bench sits partway along. Sunset is a popular time here, so arrive early for a spot.
