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Mountain Range
moderate

Buffalo Buttes

North Dakota

Elevation Range

2,500 ft - 3,000 ft

Notable Peaks

1

Coordinates

46.4046, -102.5638

About Buffalo Buttes

The Buffalo Buttes are a small mountain range located in western North Dakota. The range is characterized by rugged, eroded sandstone and shale formations that rise abruptly from the surrounding grasslands and badlands. The terrain is generally steep and rocky, with narrow canyons, ravines, and isolated peaks. The highest point in the range is approximately 3,000 feet above sea level. The Buffalo Buttes provide a unique and scenic landscape in an otherwise flat region of the state.

Notable Peaks

Buffalo Butte

2,985 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Watford City, ND
Williston, ND

Location

North Dakota

46.4046, -102.5638

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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