Summer is the perfect time to explore North Dakota’s natural beauty, and the best way to do that is to lace up some hiking boots and hit the trails. If you only have time for five hikes this year, here are the five we’d choose.
- Painted Canyon Nature Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
MN_Fernando/Tripadvisor The Painted Canyon in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is one of the most photographed spot in the state. Hike right down into the canyon for some spectacular scenery. The hike is 1.1 miles long, and has a moderate difficulty level. Click here to read our article.
- Gunlogson Nature Preserve Loop Trail
ND Parks and Rec/Flickr You’ll find the Gunlogson Nature Preserve inside Icelandic State Park. It has one, long loop trail that takes you through lush forests and along the Tongue River. Click here to read our article.
- Wind Canyon Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Justin Meissen/Flickr Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park for this spectacular trail, which takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever lay eyes, on. The trail is just a half mile long, and suitable for all levels. Click here to read our article.
- Little Twig Nature Trail, Fort Ransom State Park
ND Parks and Rec/Flickr There are lots of places to find wildflowers during the summer months in North Dakota, but this little nature trail in Fort Ransom State Park is one of the best. It’s less than one mile long, and perfect for hikers of all abilities. Click here to read our article.
- Maah Daah Hey Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National Park
gorthx/Flickr The Maah Daah Hey Trail is 90 miles long, and winds through the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It’s usually traversed by bike, but you can certainly complete a smaller section of it on foot - and the views are just gorgeous. Click here to read our article.
Which North Dakota hiking trails are your favorites? Share them with our readers in the comments!
MN_Fernando/Tripadvisor
The Painted Canyon in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is one of the most photographed spot in the state. Hike right down into the canyon for some spectacular scenery. The hike is 1.1 miles long, and has a moderate difficulty level. Click here to read our article.
ND Parks and Rec/Flickr
You’ll find the Gunlogson Nature Preserve inside Icelandic State Park. It has one, long loop trail that takes you through lush forests and along the Tongue River. Click here to read our article.
Justin Meissen/Flickr
Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park for this spectacular trail, which takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever lay eyes, on. The trail is just a half mile long, and suitable for all levels. Click here to read our article.
There are lots of places to find wildflowers during the summer months in North Dakota, but this little nature trail in Fort Ransom State Park is one of the best. It’s less than one mile long, and perfect for hikers of all abilities. Click here to read our article.
gorthx/Flickr
The Maah Daah Hey Trail is 90 miles long, and winds through the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It’s usually traversed by bike, but you can certainly complete a smaller section of it on foot - and the views are just gorgeous. Click here to read our article.
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