Near Skyline Vista
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Near Skyline Vista
Views of the buttes from the Skyline Vista Trail.
Near Skyline Vista
Views from the Skyline Vista Trail.

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Skyline Vista

3.2 (5 Ratings)
Skyline Vista provides a view of the Little Missouri River valley from Johnson's Plateau.
0.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.13mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
5ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,529ft
High Point
2,523ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is the first trail along the Scenic Loop Drive in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and one of the first places to get out of your car to appreciate the beauty of the area. The short nature trail is wide, flat, and accessible to all. The trail is on Johnson's Plateau and the endpoint provides a view of the Little Missouri River Valley.

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Contributors
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