Wind Canyon Trail
The most popular short trail on the scenic loop, with wind-carved sandstone canyons and a view over the great bend of the Little Missouri River. Sunsets here are outstanding.
Wind Canyon Trail is a roughly 0.8 km loop on the South Unit scenic drive. Along the way, you'll see sandstone cliffs that wind has carved into honeycomb-like textures. The trail ends at a cliff-edge overlook facing a great bend of the Little Missouri River. The grassy riverbanks are often home to bison and wild horses, and in the evening, sunlight spilling over the valley makes this one of the park's most classic sunset spots. The trail is gently graded and takes about 20–30 minutes, but there are no railings at the cliff edge, so take care, and be cautious on windy days.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Peaceful Valley Ranch
- South Unit Scenic Loop Drive
- Maltese Cross Cabin
- North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
- Buck Hill
- Medora
- Boicourt Overlook
- Chateau de Mores State Historic Site