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Activity South Unit, Medora

Wind Canyon Trail

An activity in South Unit, Medora, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Wind Canyon Trail in South Unit, Medora
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Why go

Short 0.4-mile trail to a bluff above the Little Missouri River with wind-carved sandstone.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Medora, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is South Unit Scenic Loop Drive, 4.6 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
South Unit
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Medora, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    South Unit Scenic Loop Drive

    Paved drive through badlands with bison, wild horses and prairie dog towns.

    Activity · 4.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center

    Exhibits on Roosevelt's ranching years plus his restored Maltese Cross Cabin.

    Sight · 5.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Theodore's Dining Room

    Dining room in the restored Rough Riders Hotel, the best sit-down meal in town.

    Food · 5.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Little Missouri Saloon

    Western saloon in downtown Medora with a casual bar and grill.

    Drinks · 5.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Pitchfork Steak Fondue

    Steaks speared on pitchforks and cooked in oil on a bluff above town.

    Food · 5.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Medora Musical

    Outdoor variety show at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre against a badlands backdrop.

    Activity · 5.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Wind Canyon Trail is a stop on our Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Medora

Wind Canyon Trail is our only activity pick in Medora; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Medora guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Medora run from 29°F in January to 89°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Wind Canyon Trail itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Medora from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Medora weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Medora, ND 58645, USA
Coordinates
46.98863, -103.48530
Destination
Medora, North Dakota

Wind Canyon Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wind Canyon Trail?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Wind Canyon Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Wind Canyon Trail?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Top spot in the park for sunset.

Is Wind Canyon Trail free?

Yes, we list Wind Canyon Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Wind Canyon Trail?

Wind Canyon Trail is at Medora, ND 58645, USA, in South Unit. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Wind Canyon Trail?

Wind Canyon Trail appears on Dakotas Badlands & Black Hills, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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