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Jones Creek Trail

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 4.0 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. ND
  3. …Western N. Dakota
  4. …Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  5. South Unit
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“A pleasant badlands trail that provides varied terrain that is not as rugged as some other areas. ”

Karen Ryberg
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3.6

Miles

5.8

KM

100%

Runnable

2,459' 750 m

High

2,261' 689 m

Low

234' 71 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Start from the parking lot along the Park paved road and head Northeast. The trail follows Jones Creek and while there is varied terrain crossing dry water courses, this route is not very rugged. The trail intersects with the Roundup Trail and the Lower Talkington Trail providing opportunities for varied out-and-backs or loops (see Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop).

Flora & Fauna

Wild horses, bison, and wildflowers.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Theodore Roosevelt

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Karen Ryberg
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 6 votes

#10

in South Unit

#11475

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  4.0 from 6 votes
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4 Star
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Trail Rankings

#10

in South Unit

#30

in North Dakota

#11,475

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Buffalo move through the park, sometimes using the trails. Use caution around buffalo herds, especially if young buffalo (red dogs) are present or the males are in the rut. Since these buffalo were hanging out on the trail, I turned around.
Aug 26, 2023 near Medora, ND
Grassy rolls and dirt peaks surround the Jones Creek Trail.
May 25, 2017 near Medora, ND
Heading into the Jones Creek Trail, enjoy this scenic view.
May 25, 2017 near Medora, ND
Jones Creek Trailhead signpost in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Apr 8, 2020 near Medora, ND
Jones Creek can be dry at certain times of the year, so don't make plans to pull water from it unless you check with the rangers. Even then, with the number of buffalo, one should use caution.
Aug 26, 2023 near Medora, ND
Horses along the way also seem to enjoy the Jones Creek Trail.
Nov 10, 2015 near Medora, ND

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