Near Sunset Trail Loop
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Sunset Trail Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A quick 2.1 mile loop on the Long X, Sunset and Maah Daah Hey Trails.
2
mi
Distance
143
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2mi
Distance
143ft
Elevation Gain
143ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,109ft
High Point
1,956ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This loop connects portions of the Long X, Sunset and Maah Daah Hey Trails in a scenic 2.1 mile loop out of the CCC Campground. The trail is displayed at map at the trailhead but trail signs are not currently posted at the Sunset/Long X and Sunset/Maah Dah Hey intersections so be careful to stay on the right route. There is a second trailhead off the south side of the campground, which is another good starting/end point.The Long X portion of this parallels the Little Missouri River and the North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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Contributors
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