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Iwen North Trail

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Fargo, North Dakota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Iwen North Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24h

What runners say about Iwen North Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is a great trail that is easily accessed. The volunteers do a fantastic job with trail upkeep and maintenance. Iwen North is one of many trails in the Fargo Moorhead area. It’s worth the trip to check out the flatland trails of the Red River Valley!

★★★★★ — Jill , Jan 2021

Probably the least exciting portion of this system, but easy to follow, some flow and challenge, well maintained by trail workers.

★★★★★ — Aaron , Jun 2023

I love the accessibility of this trail right off of University. This trail segment specifically is fun for the dips and dives it takes on the bank plus some fun jumps and features for biking. For how flat the FM area is, FMTB volunteers have done a great job of maximizing the topography that they do have!

★★★★★ — Ryan , Apr 2025

Very good trail to ride by yourself or with somebody, fun little bumps and great scenery definitely my favorite trail i’ve been to.

★★★★★ — Jayton , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Plan your run at Iwen North Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitetrailforks.com

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Iwen North Trail

4300 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58104

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.