

Small loop trail along the Little Missouri River near Grassy Butte offers wide prairie vistas, sculpted badland cliffs and river reflections—great for minimalist landscapes, textured foregrounds and expansive skies. Remote and lightly trafficked; best at sunrise or sunset for warm directional light and long shadows. Trail is short but uneven—bring sturdy shoes. Free access and roadside parking at trailhead; no facilities. Spring brings green grasses and blooms, summer yields dramatic storms, and


Small loop trail along the Little Missouri River near Grassy Butte offers wide prairie vistas, sculpted badland cliffs and river reflections—great for minimalist landscapes, textured foregrounds and expansive skies. Remote and lightly trafficked; best at sunrise or sunset for warm directional light and long shadows. Trail is short but uneven—bring sturdy shoes. Free access and roadside parking at trailhead; no facilities. Spring brings green grasses and blooms, summer yields dramatic storms, and