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2 NORTH DAKOTA State Trail Guide

WelcomeAcross North Dakota, outdoor enthusiasts have a wide choice of trails to help them explore the state’s diverse terrain, beautiful scenery and historical landmarks. Through state parks, recreation areas, forests, nature preserves and natural areas, North Dakota trails bring trail users down paths of discovery, enlightenment, and provide a better understanding of this unique state.Use the information in this guide to enjoy the outdoors and discover your own favorite adventure on one of these trails. Inside this handy pocket guide is useful information featuring trail highlights, distances and amenities, as well as directions and maps.Whether a seasoned trail user or a novice, a longtime resident or a visitor, North Dakota’s wide variety of outdoor trails will take you on an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the trails!

3All trails are for non-motorized use.3All trail surfaces are compacted soil, unless otherwise noted.3All trail users bringing horses must use certified weed free hay.3Collecting artifacts, firewood, wildflower or any other natural,

historical or geological feature is prohibited.

Vehicle Entrance PermitsAll North Dakota state parks charge a daily vehicle entrance fee. 100% of entrance fees are used to fund the operation and maintenance of North Dakota state parks.

NORTH DAKOTA State Trail Guide 3

ContentsLeave No Trace 4Special Designations 5

State ParksBeaver Lake State Park 6Cross Ranch State Park 8Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park 10Fort Ransom State Park 12Fort Stevenson State Park 14Icelandic State Park 16Lake Metigoshe State Park 18Lake Sakakawea State Park 20Lewis and Clark State Park 24Little Missouri State Park 26Sully Creek State Park 28Turtle River State Park 30

State ForestsSheyenne River State Forest 32Tetrault Woods State Forest 34Turtle Mountain State Forest 36

Recreation AreasIndian Hills State Recreation Area 38

Nature AreasCross Ranch Nature Preserve 40Missouri River Natural Area 42

North Dakota State Trail Guide Map22-23


North Dakota Parks & Recreation is a proud partner of the Leave No Trace

Center for Outdoor Ethics.(www.LNT.org)

We practice and support Leave No Trace skills and ethics and believe in the stewardship of America’s public lands. Join us in our work to Leave No Trace by following these seven, simple principles:

• Plan Ahead and Prepare Learn the regulations for the area you will visit, and prepare for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies.

• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Concentrate use on established trails and campsites.

• Dispose of Waste Properly Clear campsites and rest areas of trash and spilled foods. Properly dispose of litter, waste, hygienic and cleaning products.

• Leave What You Find Preserve the past by not disturbing historic structures, artifacts, rocks, plants and other natural objects.

• Minimize Campfire Impacts Keep fires small and put them out completely.

• Respect Wildlife Observe wildlife from a distance and never feed the animals. Protect wildlife and food by storing rations and trash securely.

• Be Considerate of Other Visitors Yield to other trail users, be courteous and protect the quality of their experience.

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National Recreation TrailNational Recreation Trails are recognized by the National Park Service for their regional significance. North Dakota is home to 16 National Recreation Trails. Details on all designated sites

are available at www.americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails.

National Scenic TrailNational Scenic Trails are designated by Congress to highlight America’s natural beauty. North Dakota’s only trail to carry this designation is the 4600 mile, North Country

Trail which takes hiking enthusiasts through seven states in between its terminuses in New York and North Dakota. Details on the trail are available at www.northcountrytrail.org.

National Historic Trail National Historic Trails highlight significant historic routes which shaped our nation. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is North Dakota’s only National Historic Trail

and takes explorers through the 11 states that were traveled by Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery from 1804 through 1806. Visitor centers along the trail are located at six North Dakota sites. Details on all state and national sites are available at www.nps.gov/lecl/index.htm.

Maah Daah Hey TrailSituated in the rugged North Dakota Badlands, the 96 mile Maah Daah Hey Trail is one of the nation’s premiere non-motorized trails. The trail is a cooperative project of the USDA Forest

Service, National Park Service and North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. The trail name, “Maah Daah Hey”, comes from the Mandan Indians and means “an area that has been or will be around for a long time.” The trail uses a turtle as the trail marker. The turtle was honored because of its firm determination, steadfastness, patience, long life, and fortitude. More details are available at www.mdhta.com.

Symbol Legend3Cross-Country

Skiing

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3Interpretive Trails

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Special Designations


Beaver Lake State ParkBeaver Lake State Park is located on the west shore

of Beaver Lake. Its non-motorized trail system covers 5.34 miles in a series of loops and several connecting trails that wind through prairie and rolling hills. Most of the trail system is either grass, dirt or hard-packed single-track, with manageable grades that are open for hiking and biking. The system also includes an informative one-third mile interpretive trail.

Other Facilities 325 sites 350 amp electrical hookups 3Reservations 3Dump station 3Showers 32 cabins 3Boat ramp 3Swim beach 3Fishing 3Picnic shelters 3Playground

ContactBeaver Lake State Park3850 70th St. SEWishek, ND 58495Phone: 701-452-2752E-mail: [email protected]

Trails


LocationBeaver Lake State Park is located 17 miles southeast of Napoleon.

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Old Settlers TrailWoodland Trail

Moraine Loop Trail2.28 miles

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Lake View Loop Trail

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Cross Ranch State ParkSituated along the west bank of the

Missouri River, the 589-acre Cross Ranch State Park offers 14 miles of winding trails through rolling prairies, woody draws and river bottoms. A 1.5-mile interpretive section offers an educational experience.

Trails are open for hiking, with select trails open to winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. A warming house is onsite.

Other Facilities370 sites 3Campground3Reservations 3Dump station3Showers 3Log cabins3Visitor center 3Boat ramp3Canoe rentals 3Picnic shelters3Playground

ContactCross Ranch State Park1403 River Road Center, ND 58530 Phone: 701-794-3731Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationCross Ranch State Park can be reached by traveling 4.5 miles from Washburn to Hensler on Highway 200A, then another 12 miles southeast of Hensler by paved roads, or six miles by gravel. Follow the brown park directional signs located on Highway 200 or Highway 25 for paved access roads.

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Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Other Facilities 395 sites 3Dump station 3Showers 3Sleeping cabins 3Picnic shelters 3Playground 330 amp electrical hookups

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is North

Dakota’s oldest State Park and offers trail users scenic views of the Custer House and On-A-Slant Indian Village, all with a stunning backdrop of the Missouri River. The 1,006 acre park offers trail users an interpretive trail that details life as it was at the fort and village. The park’s non-motorized, multi-use trail system covers 6.75 miles in a series of loops and connecting trails. Most of the surface is hard-packed single-track, with manageable grades and a few steeper sections.

ContactFort Abraham Lincoln State Park4480 Fort Lincoln ParkMandan, ND 58554Phone: 701-667-6340Email: [email protected]

Trails


Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

LocationFort Abraham Lincoln is located seven miles south of Mandan on Highway 1806.

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Fort Ransom State ParkFort Ransom State Park is nestled in the

picturesque and heavily-wooded Sheyenne River Valley and is located on one of North Dakota’s officially designated scenic byways, the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway. Trail users will find over 12 miles of multi-use non-motorized trails, including a short segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail and interpretive trails to learn more about the geology and history of this unique area. A winter warming house is available.

Other Facilities330 sites 3Reservations3Dump station 3Showers3Picnic shelters 3Historic buildings3Visitor center 3Fishing3Playground 3Corrals3Canoe - kayak rental330 amp electrical hookups

ContactFort Ransom State Park5981 Walt Hjelle ParkwayFt. Ransom, ND 58033Phone: 701-973-4331Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationFort Ransom State Park is located 34 miles south of Valley City, 20 miles northwest of Lisbon or 2 miles north of the town of Fort Ransom.

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Map Legend Park Boundary Roads Interpretive Trail North Country National Scenic Trail Multi-use Trail Trailhead


Fort Stevenson State ParkLocated on the north shore of Lake

Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park offers a 3.05-mile fitness and nature trail system which provides a pleasant place to bike, walk, jog or cross-country ski. Fort Stevenson State Park also includes a .22 mile interpretive trail, .48 mile double-loop arboretum trail, and a .3 mile hard surfaced trail.

Other Facilities3145 sites 3Prairie dog town3Reservations 3Dump station3Showers 3Sleeping cabins3Boat ramp 3Gas dock3Camp store 3Visitor center3Arboretum 3Meeting room3Picnic shelters3Boat - canoe rentals330/50 amp electrical hookups

ContactFort Stevenson State Park1252A 41st Avenue NWGarrison, ND 58540-5576Phone: 701-337-5576Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationFort Stevenson State Park is located 3 miles south of Garrison on 41st Ave NE.

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Icelandic State ParkLocated on the north shore of

Lake Renwick, Icelandic State Park offers visitors many recreational opportunities. A self-guided interpretive trail along the Tongue River begins at the Gunlogson Homestead site and continues through the 200-acre nature preserve and natural wooded area along the Tongue River. Foot bridges provide easy crossing of the Tongue River and to the area’s many natural springs, and a paved trail leads into Cavalier. Trails are also open for cross-country skiing.

Other Facilities3159 sites 3Reservations3Dump station 3Showers3Cabins 3Visitor center3Historic buildings 3Boat ramp3Fishing dock 3Beach3Picnic shelter 3Playground330 amp electrical hookups

ContactIcelandic State Park13571 Highway 5Cavalier, ND 58220Phone: 701-265-4561Email: [email protected]

TrailsGuNLOGSON NaTuRE PRESERVE


LocationIcelandic State Park is located 5 miles west of Cavalier on Highway 5, near the U.S. and Canadian border.

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Map Legend Park Boundary Roads Hiking/Cross-Country Ski Trail Interpretive Trail Cross-Country Ski Trail Paved Multi-use Trail Gunlogson Nature Preserve Country Owned Land Trailhead

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Lake Metigoshe State Park

Other Facilities3130 sites 3Reservations3Dump station 3Showers3Group dorms 3Year-round cabins3Kitchen 3Playground3Canoe rentals 3Boat ramp3Picnic shelters3Ski - snowshoe rentals330 amp electrical hookups

Nestled in the scenic Turtle

Mountains, along the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway, Lake Metigoshe State Park is home to the state’s first National Recreation Trail; the self-guided interpretive Old Oak Trail which is 3 miles long. Other multi-use trails cover 8.5 miles through both marsh and wooded habitat, and are open to hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A warming house is open in the winter. Access is also provided to the Lake Metigoshe paved hiking and biking trail. Canoe and kayaks can be rented to let visitors explore the park’s lakes and wetlands.

ContactLake Metigoshe State Park#2 Lake Metigoshe State ParkBottineau, ND 58318Phone: 701-263-4651Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationLake Metigoshe State Park is located 14 miles northeast of Bottineau along the U.S. and Canadian border.

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Lake Sakakawea State ParkLocated on the south shore of

Lake Sakakawea and adjacent to Garrison Dam, Lake Sakakawea State Park spans 1,293 acres. The park is the terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail which, when completed, will stretch 4,600 miles from upstate New York to Lake Sakakawea State Park. Several multi-use trails in the park are perfect for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Hikers are encouraged to take in the scenic beauty of the completed segments of the North Country National Scenic Trail found in this park.

Other Facilities3192 sites 330/50 amp hookups3Reservations 3Dump station3Showers 3Sleeping cabins3Boat ramp 3Marina ramp3Gas dock 3Swim beach3Camp store 3Picnic shelters3Boat rentals 3Fish cleaning station

ContactLake Sakakawea State ParkPO Box 732Riverdale, ND 58565-0731Phone: 701-487-3315Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationLake Sakakawea State Park is located six and a half miles from Riverdale. At Pick City go one mile north.

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Overlook Trail

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Map Legend Park Boundary Roads North Country National Scenic Trail Hiking/Mt. Biking Trail Trailhead


State Trail Guide Map

Mt. Biking Interpretive Horeseback X-country Skiing Ungroomed (Snowshoe/ Hiking (Off-road) Paved Nature Trail Riding (Groomed) X-country Skiing)

Beaver Lake State Park 4.5 4.5 0 0.30 0 0 4.5Cross Ranch State Park 14 0 0 1.5 0 10 4Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park 7.5 5 2 1.5 6 0 9Fort Ransom State Park 14.5 11.5 2 1.6 11.5 6.5 9Fort Stevenson State Park 8 8 0 0.70 0 3 5Icelandic State Park 3 0 0 0.70 0 5 0Lake Metigoshe State Park 12.5 12.5 0 2.5 0 8 2Lake Sakakawea State Park 5 0 0 0 0 0 5Lewis & Clark State Park 10 0 0 0.40 0 0 4Little Missouri State Park 48 0 0 0 48 0 3.5Turtle River State Park 6 4 0 1.5 0 7.5 0Sheyenne State Forest 4 0 0 0 4 0 4Tetrault Woods State Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5Turtle Mountain State Forest 31.5 31.5 0 0 16 0 31.5Indian Hills State Recreation Area 6 6 0 1.2 6 0 6Sully Creek State Park 96 96 0 0 96 0 96Cross Ranch Nature Preserve 2.3 0 0 2.3 0 0 0Missouri River Natural Area 5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0 5.5

SUMMER USE WINTER USEState Trail Guide MileageNot all mileage exact

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Lake Metigoshe

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State Trail Guide Map

Mt. Biking Interpretive Horeseback X-country Skiing Ungroomed (Snowshoe/ Hiking (Off-road) Paved Nature Trail Riding (Groomed) X-country Skiing)

Beaver Lake State Park 4.5 4.5 0 0.30 0 0 4.5Cross Ranch State Park 14 0 0 1.5 0 10 4Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park 7.5 5 2 1.5 6 0 9Fort Ransom State Park 14.5 11.5 2 1.6 11.5 6.5 9Fort Stevenson State Park 8 8 0 0.70 0 3 5Icelandic State Park 3 0 0 0.70 0 5 0Lake Metigoshe State Park 12.5 12.5 0 2.5 0 8 2Lake Sakakawea State Park 5 0 0 0 0 0 5Lewis & Clark State Park 10 0 0 0.40 0 0 4Little Missouri State Park 48 0 0 0 48 0 3.5Turtle River State Park 6 4 0 1.5 0 7.5 0Sheyenne State Forest 4 0 0 0 4 0 4Tetrault Woods State Forest 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5Turtle Mountain State Forest 31.5 31.5 0 0 16 0 31.5Indian Hills State Recreation Area 6 6 0 1.2 6 0 6Sully Creek State Park 96 96 0 0 96 0 96Cross Ranch Nature Preserve 2.3 0 0 2.3 0 0 0Missouri River Natural Area 5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0 5.5

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Lewis and Clark State Park

Other Facilities380 sites 3Electrical hookups3Reservations 3Dump station3Showers 3Sleeping cabins3Boat ramp 3Picnic shelters3Playground3Wireless internet in campground

On the north shore of Lake Sakakawea,

Lewis and Clark State Park is situated among the rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands. The 2.25-mile North Trail system takes visitors north along the park’s boundary and overlaps a portion of the .41-mile self-guided interpretive Prairie Nature Trail. The park’s 2.8-mile multi-looped South Trail system combines Lewis and Clark interpretation with native prairie images, Badlands, and views of Lake Sakakawea.

ContactLewis and Clark State Park4904 119th Road NWEpping, ND 58843Phone: 701-859-3071Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationLewis and Clark State Park is located 19 miles southeast of Williston on Highway 1804.

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Little Missouri State ParkSome of the most picturesque Badlands scenery can be found at Little Missouri

State Park. Most of this primitive park is accessible only on foot or horseback with 48 miles of trails to accommodate backpacking and horseback riding. Horse corrals are available and artesian wells are located within the park for horse watering purposes. Electrical hookups are available for campers, however, all other facilities are primitive. All trails are marked and color coded in terms of riding difficulty; distances of each trail segment are measured between trail junctions. Trails located on leased lands close on November 1, but hiking and snowshoeing trails within park boundaries are open year-round.

Other Facilities330 sites 3Dump station3Horse corrals 3Horse concession3Guide service 3Picnic shelters330 amp electrical hookups3Contact park for reservations

ContactLittle Missouri State Parkc/o Cross Ranch State Park1403 River RoadCenter, ND 58530Phone: 701-764-5256 or 701-794-3731Email: [email protected]

Trails


LocationLittle Missouri State Park is located 17 miles north of Killdeer on Highway 22.

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LakeSakakawea

Map Legend Easy Trail Moderate Trail Difficult Trail Private and Federal Lands Leased by LMSP Little Missouri State Park Trailhead


Sully Creek State ParkLocated in the heart of the

North Dakota Badlands, Sully Creek is just minutes away from the historic town of Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This seasonal park is open from April 1 to November 30 and has a campground with vault toilets and pay showers. Corrals are available for those bringing in their own horses. Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and hikers have access to the 96-mile long Maah Daah Hey Trail, which traverses the Little Missouri National Grassland. Those using the trail should carry adequate potable water for drinking. In the early spring or during high flows, canoeing the Little Missouri River also offers a unique perspective of the Badlands.

Other Facilities333 campsites 3No reservations3Horse corrals 3Canoe access3Maah Daah Hey Trail access

ContactSully Creek State Parkc/o Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park4480 Ft. Lincoln RoadMandan, ND 58554Phone: 701-667-6340Email: [email protected]

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LocationSully Creek State Park is located 2.5 miles south of Medora.

The trail is open for use all year. At various times of the year, the trail may be impassable due to snow, ice, high water, and mud.

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Map Legend Park Boundary Maah Daah Hey Trail Buffalo Gap Trail Maah Daah Hey Trail the Deuce Trailhead

Turtle River State ParkThe beautiful wooded valley along the meandering Turtle

River is the location of Turtle River State Park. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park offers year-round recreational activities that include camping, picnicking and fishing. It has both summer and winter trails that welcome hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers. The trails include a self-guided nature trail; the Centennial Accessible Trail, which is a short, paved interpretive trail; and the North Star Trail, which offers mountain biking.

ContactTurtle River State Park3084 Park AvenueArvilla, ND 58214Phone: 701-594-4445Email: [email protected]

Other Facilities3125 sites 3Electrical hookups3Reservations 3Dump station3Showers 3Cabins3Picnic shelters 3Playground3Park store 3Sledding hill3Kitchen & dining hall

Trails


LocationTurtle River State Park is located 22 miles west of Grand Forks on Highway 2.

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Sheyenne River State Forest

ContactSheyenne River State ForestP.O. Box 694Hwy 32 SouthLisbon, ND 58054Phone: 701-683-4323Email: [email protected]

The Sheyenne River State Forest covers

509 acres rich in history and plant diversity along the Sheyenne River. In 1984, a one-mile segment of the forest’s nature/hiking trail was certified as a part of the North Country National Scenic Trail and an additional two-mile segment was added in 2006. The new trail leads visitors to the forest’s mineral springs and a rare North Dakota waterfall. Back country camping is allowed at the mineral spring and waterfall sites. The Sheyenne River State Forest is located along the southern portion of the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.

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LocationThe Sheyenne River State Forest is located 10 miles northwest of Lisbon on County Road 13 along the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.


Tetrault Woods State ForestThe Tetrault Woods State Forest is located in the Pembina Gorge along the

banks of the Pembina River. Established in 1970, the state forest covers 432 acres and preserves part of the riparian forest typical of the Pembina River including bur oak, ash, elm, birch, and aspen. Hiking and mountain biking trails run throughout the Tetrault Woods State Forest, although, at times, portions of these trails may be flooded due to beaver activity. Canoeing is also a favorite activity on the forest’s Pembina River channel.

Due to water hazards and trail construction, contact the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area Office at [email protected] for trail accessibility and conditions.

ContactWalhalla Field Office101 5th StreetWalhalla, ND 58282Phone: 701-549-2444Email: [email protected]

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Other Facilities3Primitive camping3Picnic tables3Canoe access


LocationTetrault Woods State Forest is located one half-mile south of Walhalla on the west side of Highway 32.

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Turtle Mountain State Forest

ContactTurtle Mountain State Forest1037 Forestry DriveBottineau, ND 58318Phone: 701-228-3700 Website: http://www.ndsu.edu/ndfs/state_forests/turtle_mountain_state_forest/

The Turtle Mountain State Forest is located in the Turtle

Mountains and consists of several scattered land parcels totaling 7,814 acres. The forest is home to diverse tree, grass, water, and wildlife resources. Strawberry Lake and Twisted Oaks Recreation Areas provide access to an extensive trail system open to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. Both recreation areas are accessible off of Highway 43, also known as the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway.

Other Facilities3Primitive camping3Picnic tables3Canoe access

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LocationTurtle Mountain State Forest is located eight miles north of Bottineau to Highway 43.

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Indian Hills State Recreation Area

ContactIndian Hills Resort7302 14th St. NWGarrison, ND 58540Phone: 701-743-4122Email: [email protected]

The 80-acre Indian Hills State

Recreation Area is a Lewis and Clark Trail site and home to the Indian Hills Resort and Campground. The recreation area’s Nux Baa Ga Trail offers visitors more than five miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities. The trail runs along Lake Sakakawea, through wooded sections of interest and consists of four-feet wide, single-track dirt trails. Interpretive signage is also located along a portion of the trail.

Other Facilities3Camping 3Electricity3Showers 3Marina3Cabins3Sewage dump station3Contact resort for reservations

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LocationIndian Hills State Recreation Area is located 31 miles west of Garrison. Following Highway 83 north and turn left onto ND-1804/ND-37 until you reach mile marker 204. Follow the gravel road three miles south to the resort.

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Cross Ranch Nature PreserveCross Ranch State Nature Preserve has 5,593 acres

of rolling prairie and lush floodplain forest, combining outstanding natural values with historic interest. The property is managed by The Nature Conservancy, an international, nonprofit conservation organization. The 2.3-mile Prairie Trail meanders through the preserve’s rolling prairie, woody draws, bison pasture and several cultural and historic sites. This trail also connects to 14 miles of trail located at the adjacent Cross Ranch State Park.

Situated along a scenic free-flowing stretch of the Missouri River, the preserve protects the largest tract of forest along the river in North Dakota. Throughout the summer months, the adjoining prairie is ablaze with bright hues from more than 100 species of flowers.

ContactCross Ranch Nature PreserveThe Nature ConservancyCenter, ND 58530 Phone: 701-794-8741Email: [email protected]

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Bison are wild animals and have the right-of-way.Do not approach or attempt to feed.


LocationCross Ranch Nature Preserve is located 12 miles southeast of Hensler by paved roads or 6 miles by gravel. For paved access roads follow the brown park directional signs located on Highway 200 or Highway 25.

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Missouri River Natural AreaThis 5.6-mile trail is filled with native river bottom

woodland and is a favorite of the mountain bikers who prefer a flat and fast terrain.

The .94-mile Fishing Loop trail leading to and up along the Missouri River is the most popular of the trails. Continuing in a southerly direction from the Fishing Loop trail is the 1.68 -mile Dogwood Loop. Birds are the most common form of wildlife observed in the natural area and this loop provides some excellent birding opportunities. The area is also dominated by cottonwoods, green ash, and willows.

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ContactMissouri River Natural Areac/o Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park4480 Fort Lincoln ParkMandan, ND 58554Phone: 701-667-6340Email: [email protected]


LocationThe trail head is located off Exit 153 on Interstate 94. Enter the trail near the intersection of Division Street Northeast, Missouri Drive Northeast, and River Drive Northeast. It is southeast of the Mandan Archery Range.

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The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department's facilities, programs, and employment opportunities are open to all, regardless of age, sex, race, color, disability, religion, national origin or political affiliation. Contact us if you need an accommodation for a disability or for an alternate format of this publication, at 701-328-5357 or

Relay North Dakota TTY Service 800-366-6888.

June 2012

www.parkrec.nd.govThe North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of trail opportunities for trail users, ranging from short half-mile walks on paved trails to vigorous mountain biking rides in the Badlands.

Contact the respective park or visit the NDPRD website, www.parkrec.nd.gov, for

trail maps and trail conditions.

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