5.8 mi
Distance
230 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 4m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Long X unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 781 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 784 ft |
| End | 5.8 mi | 603 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Watford City, ND · about 16 mi away
- County:
- McKenzie County, ND
- Jurisdiction:
- Little Missouri National Grassland · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
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Juniper Campground - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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CCC Campground (ND)
3.6 mi awayLittle Missouri National Grassland
Watford City, ND
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