The Awesome Hike That Will Take You To The Most Spectacular Fall Foliage In North Dakota
By Leah|Published September 09, 2018
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
Now that fall is right around the corner, leaf peeping enthusiasts are probably dying to know where the best fall foliage is in North Dakota to experience this season. If you’re looking for a really spectacular view of the vibrant reds, golds, and oranges of autumn, then you’ll be in for a treat if you take a hike at this awesome place that is just perfect for fall foliage viewing this year:
It's no secret that Lake Metigoshe State Park is one of North Dakota's most beautiful nature destinations, and that doesn't change when fall comes around.
The park is nestled in the Turtle Mountains and a North Dakota state forest. Naturally, this means the heavily wooded area becomes a premiere fall foliage spot when the leaves start changing.
Lake Metigoshe State Park has quite a few trails you can take hikes on to experience this wondrous time of year for yourself. The best time to go in 2018 is from mid to late October when the fall foliage will be at its peak in this area.
From short, interpretive trails like the Old Oak Trail for a quick and easy stroll to the longer loop trails such as the Coyote and Deer Loops, there are miles of paths to explore through the trees and along the ponds and lake.
If you'd like to extend your stay to make your visit even more special, you can stay in one of the campgrounds or cabins available for reservation. Who wouldn't want to stay in a cozy cabin nestled among the trees when they look this gorgeous?
And, of course, the lakeside views are truly phenomenal. North Dakota's hidden beauty comes out in full force during fall at Lake Metigoshe and you don't want to miss it!
Lake Metigoshe State Park is located 14 miles northeast of Bottineau, North Dakota. For a trail map, information on reserving campgrounds and cabins, and everything else you need to know about the park, click here.
North Dakota’s fall foliage is set to be pretty awesome this year, and you can find out more about exactly when right here.
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