Summer is almost here and it’s time to hit the trails, wouldn’t you agree? If you want to check some other great regions in the U.S., consider North Dakota.
The state is a fine destination in summer, but also in winter, North Dakota is a great place for skiing and enjoying the great outdoors!
North Dakota bike trails cut through the Midwestern region of the United States. From the northern portion of the Badlands to the Missouri River, the state consists of hilly great plains.
The state also has man-made lakes, trees (usually in central North Dakota), and wetlands. Browse through the trails below to find more information about bike trails in North Dakota. And of course, enjoy your ride.
You should also be aware of the bicycle shops and bike dealers where you travel just in case you need to pick up some new gear. For a list of North Dakota bike shops and dealers, please visit the North Dakota Bike Shops page on US Bike Trails.
Bennett Creek Trail
City: Medora
County: Billings
Distance: 3 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Bison Plant
City: Minot
County: Ward
Distance: 3 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Bismarck Riverfront Trail System
City: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
Distance: 11 Miles
Trail Terrain: Paved and Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Check also this post about Mount Washington, Gorham, NH if you visit the Northeast. This is the region’s biggest and it takes you via a mostly paved auto road over 4720 feet up in only 7.5 miles. That’s a nearly 12% average grade! And when you get to the top, there is a staggering 22% grade section. Impressive!
Black Butte Adventures
City: Minot
County: Ward
Distance: 8 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads
Type: Mountain Biking
Bismarck State College (Pioneer Park) Trail
City: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
Distance: 8 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Buffalo Gap Trail
City: Medora
County: Billings
Distance: 20+ Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Read also this post about my favorite mountain climbs in America. In this post, I compiled descriptions of some of the greatest climbs I’ve done across the country.
Buffalo Run – McElroy Park
City: Jamestown
County: Stutsman
Distance: 5 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Custer Mine
City: Garrison
County: McLean
Distance: Many Miles of Trails
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Custer National Forest
City: Medora
County: Billings
Distance: Many Miles of Trails
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
City: Mandan
County: Morton
Distance: Unknown
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Well, it is not necessary to ride big mountains to gain some sort of climbing fitness, but what definitely helps is riding big climbs. To learn more about how to get in shape for riding steep hills, check out this article that additionally offers lots of other advice.
Fort Ransom State Park
City: Fort Ransom
County: Ransom
Distance: 4 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Grand Forks – East Grand Forks Bikeway
City: Grand Forks
County: Grand Forks
Distance: 4 Miles
Trail Terrain: Rail-Trail, Asphalt
Type: Road Biking, Inline Skating, Walking
Hankinson Hills
City: Hankinson
County: Richland
Distance: 4 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Hay Creek Trail
City: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
Distance: 5 Miles
Trail Terrain: Greenway, Asphalt
Type: Biking, Walking
It is key to learn all about bikes and riding equipment. This page tells you all about it.
Indian Hills Resort
City: Garrison
County: McLean
Distance: 8 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
KMOT-TV Hills Mountain Bike Trail
City: Minot
County: Ward
Distance: 8 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Lake Metigoshe State Park
City: Bottineau
County: Bottineau
Distance: 15 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single & Double Track
Lake Sakakawea State Park
City: Pick City
County: Mercer
Distance: 8 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads
Type: Mountain Biking, Hiking
Long’s X Loop – Little Missouri National Grasslands
City: Watford City
County: McKenzie
Distance: 12 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Maah Daah Hey Trail
City: Watford City to Medora
County: Billings, McKenzie
Distance: 100 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Northern Star Trail – Turtle River State Park
City: Grand Forks
County: Grand Forks
Distance: 5+ Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Pipestem Creek Trail
City: Jamestown
County: Stutsman
Distance: 8 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Sheep Creek Ridge
City: Riverdale
County: McLean
Distance: 10 Miles
Trail Terrain: 4×4 Road, Dirt, Rock, Double Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Sleepy Hollow
City: Grassy Butte
County: McKenzie
Distance: 4 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Sully’s Hill
City: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
Distance: Many Miles in this network
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Summit Ridge
City: Watford City
County: McKenzie
Distance: 13 Miles
Trail Terrain: 4×4 road
Type: Mountain Biking
Tetrault Woods
City: Walhalla
County: Pembina
Distance: – Miles
Trail Terrain: Double Track & Gravel Road
Type: Mountain Biking
Turtle River State Park
City: Arvilla
County: Grand Forks
Distance: 2 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking
Turtle Mountain State Park
City: Bottineau
County: Bottineau
Distance: 10 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single & Double Track
Type: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing
Velva Singletrack
City: Minot
County: Ward
Distance: 5 Miles
Trail Terrain: Single Track
Type: Mountain Biking