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The best running trails in North Dakota

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Running in North Dakota is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in North Dakota—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Painted Canyon Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

7.30km

00:49

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Big Plateau Trail loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

8.28km

00:53

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caprock Coulee loop trail run — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

6.52km

00:50

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Chimney Park Path — Medora, North Dakota

4.82km

00:30

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Sully Creek State Park via Maah Daah Hey Trail run — Medora, North Dakota

18.3km

01:57

240m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Buckhorn trail run loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

17.9km

01:55

230m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Painted Canyon Nature Trail Loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

1.88km

00:14

60m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pancratz Trail loop — Medora, North Dakota

2.74km

00:20

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lower Paddock Creek Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

11.5km

01:24

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Buffalo Gap Trail loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

9.47km

01:01

150m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in North Dakota

1. Painted Canyon Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

2. Big Plateau Trail loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

3. Caprock Coulee loop trail run — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

4. Chimney Park Path — Medora, North Dakota

5. Sully Creek State Park via Maah Daah Hey Trail run — Medora, North Dakota

6. Buckhorn trail run loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

7. Painted Canyon Nature Trail Loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

8. Pancratz Trail loop — Medora, North Dakota

9. Lower Paddock Creek Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

10. Buffalo Gap Trail loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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