Caprock Coulee Trail
The most popular hiking loop in the North Unit, winding past caprock pillars, dry gullies and ridgelines with views over the Little Missouri Valley.
Caprock Coulee Trail is a popular hiking route in the North Unit. The first 2.4 km is a self-guided nature trail that passes earth pillars capped with hard rock, dry washes and juniper stands. You can connect to a full loop of about 7 km that climbs a ridge with views over the Little Missouri Valley near River Bend Overlook. The full hike takes 3 to 4 hours. Some sections are steep, and after rain the trail gets muddy and slippery, so bring plenty of water. Summer midday is very hot, so an early start is best. Keep your distance from bison.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cannonball Concretions Pullout
- River Bend Overlook
- Oxbow Overlook
- Elkhorn Ranch Site
- Wind Canyon Trail
- South Unit Scenic Loop Drive
- Boicourt Overlook
- Buck Hill