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.

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.

There's a prairie dog town right about here, but the "town" is actually a series of underground tunnels — so you're best off watching for the prairie dogs themselves, which look much like fat little squirrels with short, stubby tails. Often, the easiest way to spot them is by watching for movement when they dash for the cover of one of their many burrow entrances, or listen for their chirping alarm calls. You might see lots of other wildlife here too, drawn by the prairie dogs.

The Little Missouri River provides a contrast in views from the badlands that surround it in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lush greenery can be found around the water. Along the Little Missouri Nature Trail, visitors can find signage that educates about the ecosystems found in the area and enjoy the flowing water.

Long Creek and views of tall rock formations can be seen from the trailhead of Little Missouri Nature Trail, also known as Little Mo Trail. This loop trail is just over one mile and offers a relatively flat, family-friendly path to enjoy riverside views.

At the end of Scenic Drive, there is a view point of the beautiful landscape below. You get a view of the national park with its grasslands and the badlands.