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Buckhorn Trail

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND
A nice view as you ascend
Buffalo on the trail
Be sure to enjoy one of the two prairie dog towns
A nice view as you ascend
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Ranked #7 of 9 attractions in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
3.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: An 11-mile hiking trail featuring a wild prairie dog town - they may look cute but these critters bite!
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Mohall, North Dakota
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“why would anyone want to visit ND”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

i have found the whole state has nothing to offer,its not even the 21st century yet in North Dakota,i heard the gov,of ND,and the Mayor of a town called stanlly,just rip on all the people that work in the oil fields,they treat them so bad,the sheriff of stanley also said the people not from NDare the worst drivers,all this was... More

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williston nd
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“don't go after it rains!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2009
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the buckhorn trail was also recommended to us rather than the "dangerous Achenbach Trail" after the rains. the trail has some hissl to climb and a creek to cross quite a few times, which was hard due to the fact it had rained!also the bentonite makes it quite slippery on some of the paths! but overall it is a wonderful... More

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Atlanta
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“Bring lots of water”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2006
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This was a nice trail that was recommended to us as a shorter, easier alternative to the Achenbach Trail. The trail starts out pretty level taking you through lots of sagebrush and crossing a little creek repeatedly. The first prairie dog town is an entertaining stop just a few miles into the hike. Watch your step there is lots of... More

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