Birnt Hill Loop
The Birnt Hill Loop is a 3.1-mile trail that takes users from the top of the hill down to the Missouri River's edge. The trail is considered moderately challenging and offers stunning views of the Badlands buttes, rolling grasslands, wildflowers, and a nearby creek.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
Accessible vault toilet at the trailhead.
General Information
Year-round, 24/7.
No fees.
No water available at the trailhead. Please come prepared.
All trails are intended for non-motorized travel only. Therefore, all motorized vehicles, including E-bikes, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and snowmobiles are prohibited.
Contact Name: McKenzie Ranger District
Contact Phone: (701) 842-8500
Address: 1905 S. Main Street Watford City, ND 58854
Phone: 701-842-8500
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Starts and ends at Birnt Hills trailhead.
Parking
Ample parking available at the trailhead.
Directions
The Birnt Hills Overlook trailhead is approximately 26 miles North of Watford City.
Head North on ND-1806 North for approximately 26 miles, turn east onto Sand Creek Road for 2 miles, then turn North onto 113th Ave NW for one mile into the trailhead.
