Theodore Roosevelt National Park Hiking and Backpacking Articles

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Guide: Hiking and Backpacking

Backcountry camping permits are available in the North Unit and South Unit visitor centers. There are no established campsites, so use the open terrain to your advantage, and pick a good one (keeping in mind Leave No Trace ethics).
For those with navigation skills, the opportunities for cross-country travel are a park highlight. For those who prefer the beaten path, the South Unit has a more substantial network of long-distance trails.
Hike the Petrified Forest Trail from the Peaceful Valley trailhead in the South Unit for a 16-mile hike that shows off the park's largest collection of petrified wood.
Hiking through the Achenbach Hills via the 16-mile Achenbach Loop in the park's North Unit is a much more interesting way to reach Oxbow Overlook than accessing it via the Scenic Drive road.
Be on the look-out for bison. Two large herds roam the park (one in each unit), and they're known to charge when visitors try to get up close and personal.

By Travel Expert: Brian Kevin

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