Hiking Trails & Parks in North Dakota
419 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 103 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across North Dakota. Free trail maps for every listing — 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
Curated Guides for North Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in North Dakota?
Yes — we have 419 mapped hiking and walking trails in North Dakota, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in North Dakota?
Summit Trail near Grassy Butte is rated hard — the toughest classification among North Dakota's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in North Dakota for families?
Maah Daah Hey Trail near Fairfield is one of the best family picks in North Dakota — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for North Dakota?
Each of the 419 trails in North Dakota has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has 103 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (41 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in North Dakota?
Yes — 11 of North Dakota's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Downstream Campground (ND) with 114 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.