Posted in North Dakota
March 27, 2018
6 Easy And Beautiful Spring Hikes Everyone In North Dakota Will Love
As the snow seems to keep reappearing in its desperate attempt to keep winter around, we can only yearn for those nice spring days in North Dakota as of yet. When the snowflakes finally do turn to raindrops and the prairies come to life again you can look forward to exploring the state in the springtime. What better way to experience this beautiful season than on some easy, pleasant hikes that’ll take you right through the budding plants and nature?
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The Beaver Lake Trail is located in the scenic Beaver Lake State Park near Napoleon, North Dakota. The trail is only 0.32 miles long in a convenient loop. It will take you through the prairie, along the lake shore, and into the woodland all in one spring-filled walk.
Located in the Turtle River State Park, this trail will bring you through a budding green forest in the spring. The park is near Grand Forks, North Dakota and provides a great place to enjoy a wooded river valley in the springtime.
Just outside of Cavalier, North Dakota is the Icelandic State Park and all the beauty that comes with it. The park has a lot of campgrounds plus some gorgeous easy, short trails to explore. These are especially stunning in the springtime and early summer.
This picturesque trail in Fort Ransom State Park is just under a mile long and will take you through flower-filled meadows and the quiet forests of the Sheyenne River Valley. This park is located next to a town of the same name: Fort Ransom, North Dakota.
Take a stroll along the shores of Lake Sakakawea on this three-mile trail at the Lewis and Clark State Park. You can expect to see not only the plants coming back to life, but animal activity as well. Hawks especially hang around this route. This park is located near Williston, North Dakota.
The Overlook Trail in Lake Sakakawea State Park is another great spot to experience the lake over a hundred miles away from the previous park. Yes, Lake Sakakawea really is that big! This one is near Pick City, North Dakota. The trail is less than a half-mile long and will give you an amazing view of the prairie and lake.
For all trail guides, exact locations, and more information, click here.
Even if there is still snow on the ground, you can enjoy hiking in North Dakota! Some even take part in snowshoeing and cross country skiing on these fantastic trails.
