How long is Painted Canyon Nature Trail?

1 miles, loop, with about 200 feet of elevation gain — roughly 26 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Painted Canyon Nature Trail?

It's rated Easy. a quick badlands loop right off the interstate

Where is Painted Canyon Nature Trail?

Painted Canyon Nature Trail is in North Dakota. a quick badlands loop right off the interstate

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Painted Canyon Nature Trail

North Dakota

Distance1 mi

Est. time~26 min

Elevation gain↗ 200 ft

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Painted Canyon Nature Trail is a easy 1-mile loop hike in North Dakota with about 200 ft of elevation gain. a quick badlands loop right off the interstate.

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