Hiking Trails & Parks in North Dakota
419 mapped trails and 103 parks across North Dakota. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in North Dakota
North Dakota has 419 mapped hiking trails and 103 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 47 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 47 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in North Dakota
A spatially-sampled view of 177 trail and park locations across North Dakota’s counties.
North Dakota Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 47 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in North Dakota
Parks & Campgrounds in North Dakota
Longest Trails in North Dakota
Hiking guides & rankings for North Dakota
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in North Dakota, Ranked
North Dakota's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykNorth Dakota's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten North Dakota trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in North Dakota
Ten gentle, well-marked North Dakota trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in North Dakota
North Dakota's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in North Dakota
Federal parks and recreation areas in North Dakota ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in North Dakota: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
North Dakota's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.