マッケンジー郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

The Cartwright Tunnel was originally built in 1912 and 1913 for rail and vehicle access in 1912 and 1913, with the aid of horse- and mule-drawn machinery. It's now part of a short but pleasant pedestrian trail across the Yellowstone River, although as of this writing it's under repair and not yet re-opened to pedestrian traffic. Even a visit to the entrance is impressive, though, and this makes a nice, scenic warm-up for a longer road run in the area.

The Cartwright Tunnel was built in 1912 and 1913, with the aid of horse- and mule-drawn machinery. Originally intended for rail and vehicle access, it's now part of a short but pleasant pedestrian trail across the Yellowstone River — although as of this writing it's under repair and not yet re-opened to pedestrian traffic. Even a visit to the entrance is impressive, though.

The Fairview Bridge offers pedestrian access across the Yellowstone River, and on to the Cartwright Tunnel. Once upon a time going up on this bridge meant hopping from one old railroad tie to the next, but this rails-to-trails route has been improved to make it much safer.

The Fairview Bridge offers pedestrian access across the Yellowstone River, and on to the Cartwright Tunnel. Once upon a time going up on this bridge meant hopping from one old railroad tie to the next, but this rails-to-trails route has been improved to make it much safer.

As one of the high points in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Sperati Point offers breathtaking views of the national park. You'll see its beautiful grasslands, the magnetic badlands and there's a high probability you'll see herds of bison roaming the trails and surrounding wilderness. Remember you're a guest in their home, so give them space and don't interact.

Right off the parking lot you'll find Oxbow Overlook. It offers an incredible view down upon the river below. Oxbow is the term for a small, separated meander of a stream or river that helps prevent flooding because the oxbow stores excess water.

The Upper Caprock Coulee trail continues where the Caprock Coulee Nature Trail stops. After a short but steep climb from the nature trail, you'll find yourself in the quietest section of the Caprock Coulee Loop and views start to open up over the badlands.

This nature trail (part of the overall Caprock Coulee loop) doesn't have much elevation gain, so it makes a great warm-up or a short run in and of itself. It's very popular with hikers, though, so your best chance of an uninterrupted run is getting out here early or late, or maybe during the week. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including bison, which are fast and dangerous — you don't want to end up running sprints with one of those behind you.