4.3 mi
Distance
548 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 39m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Painted Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Billings County, North Dakota. It is 4.3 miles long and gains 548 feet. The nearest town is Medora, North Dakota, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 845 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 847 ft |
| End | 4.3 mi | 845 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Medora, ND · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Billings County, ND
- Jurisdiction:
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:701-623-4466
- Address:315 Second Avenue · Medora, ND · 58645
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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