Snow doesn’t mean you need to put your hiking boots into storage and say bye-bye to the trails until next year. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors all winter long, and one of them is trading the boots for snowshoes. Here are some of the best spots in North Dakota to snowshoe, where you can rent a pair and enjoy the gorgeous seasonal scenery.

1. Turtle River State Park
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This park has over 10 miles of trails that are groomed and perfect for snowshoeing. Located west of Grand Forks, North Dakota, it is beautifully wooded and picturesque with a blanket of snow.
2. Fort Stevenson
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This park is located right on the shores of Lake Sakakawea and has five and a half miles of perfect, snowy trails. You can rent snowshoes at this park for just $15 a day.
3. Cross Ranch State Park
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Take on 4 miles of trails at Cross Ranch State Park. The forest surrounding this untouched stretch of the Missouri River has trails winding through the trees, and perfectly peaceful other than the crunch of the snow under your snowshoes.
4. Lake Metigoshe
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Up in the Turtle Mountains is this amazing recreational paradise. Wind your way through the trees, over frozen creeks and ponds, and through the white wonderland through 5 miles of trail.
5. Fort Ransom State Park
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Located near the town of Fort Ransom, this park is perfect for a winter getaway. Stay in one of their cozy, heated, luxury yurts and spend the day snowshoeing along 14 miles of trails.
6. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
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Head out to this amazing park just outside of Mandan, North Dakota. With scenic hills, fascinating historic buildings, and 7 miles of snowshoe trails. This is perfect for a day out in the snowy chill.

Where is your favorite place to go snowshoeing? You can learn more about all of these parks and more on this website. While you’re at it, here are some cozy cabins in North Dakota to extend your visit into an entire winter getaway.

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Turtle River State Park, 3084 Park Ave NE, Arvilla, ND 58214, USA
Fort Stevenson State Park, 1252A 41st Ave NW, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
Cross Ranch State Park, 1403 River Rd, Center, ND 58530, USA
Lake Metigoshe State Park, 2514 2nd St E, Bottineau, ND 58318, USA
Fort Ransom State Park, 5981 Walt Hjelle Pkwy, Fort Ransom, ND 58033, USA
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan, ND 58554, USA