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Easy hikes and walks in North Dakota

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Exploring North Dakota on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in North Dakota. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

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1. Caprock Coulee Trail Loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

6.83km

01:54

130m

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wind Canyon Trail Loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

766m

00:12

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Painted Canyon Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

7.09km

01:56

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Oxbow Overlook and Sperati Point — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

4.06km

01:10

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Coal Vein Nature Trail – Theodore Roosevelt National Park

1.25km

00:20

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

1.75km

00:32

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Prairie dog town via Buckhorn Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Forest

3.05km

00:47

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Oak Leaf Trail loop — Sheyenne National Grassland

6.58km

01:41

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pancratz Trail loop — Medora, North Dakota

2.74km

00:51

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. McDowell Dam Loop - McDowell Dam Recreation Area

5.25km

01:22

30m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in North Dakota

1. Caprock Coulee Trail Loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

2. Wind Canyon Trail Loop — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

3. Painted Canyon Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

4. Oxbow Overlook and Sperati Point — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

5. Coal Vein Nature Trail – Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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

7. Prairie dog town via Buckhorn Trail — Theodore Roosevelt National Forest

8. Oak Leaf Trail loop — Sheyenne National Grassland

9. Pancratz Trail loop — Medora, North Dakota

10. McDowell Dam Loop - McDowell Dam Recreation Area

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