#3 - Achenbach and North Achenbach Trail Loop
Theodore Roosevelt National ParkLength: 18.2 mi • Est. 8 h 55 m
If you decide to do this trail in one day going counterclockwise start at Juniper Campground. Offline route is definitely recommended as the trail isn't clearly marked especially on the south Achenbach near the river. Good navigational tools are recommended to complete this hike. Really beautiful scenery. Two river crossings are involved with muddy water up to your knees. Hiking sandals is the best footwear for this. The river bottom is pretty solid. All in all, it is doable as a day hike but doing it as a two day hike will be more enjoyable as you can see from detailed reviews below.
On-trail wildlife included bison, rattlesnakes, pheasants, and prairie dogs. One bison was standing in the middle of the trail ramming/scratching his head against a trail marker. The rattler was also sitting in the middle of the trail catching some sun, while the pheasants and prairie dogs were caught scurrying around. I gave them the appropriate distance for their size, and in return they didn't give me any problems.
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