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Rocky Butte Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Dickinson, North Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 80 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rocky Butte Park'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.
Tranquil green space offering scenic views, paved walking paths, disc golf & a playground.
What runners say about Rocky Butte Park
“Found this park while in Dickinson for work, absolutely beautiful and easily my new favorite spot.”
My favorite Dickinson park & definitely the most diverse. There's a frisbee golf course, playground, walking/bike trail, & picnic tables as well as trees & wildlife critters. Perfect spot to bring the dog, take a brisk walk or bike the trail as it leads to another park, Vetrans/Memorial Park.
Great walking loop and a disc golf course across the street. There may even be a couple baskets to throw around in the park as well. Well developed park with lots of trees, hills, playground, picnic area. Great "getaway" while in the middle of town.
My kids loved the walking path with the little help signs painted on the asphalt! The park equipment was good for ages 2-6. All the trees provided plenty of shade! I look forward to going back and trying out the disc golf course.
Found this park while in Dickinson for work, absolutely beautiful and easily my new favorite spot. Disc Golf course, playground, walking paths and gorgeous scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“A spectacular geologic phenomena that displays robust sandstone features sits atop a hill with a glorious view hidden within the city of Dickenson by trees and a bicycle path.”
“A spectacular geologic phenomena that displays robust sandstone features sits atop a hill with a glorious view hidden within the city of Dickenson by trees and a bicycle path.”
“A three-quarter-mile asphalt trail wraps around the hill, along with a woodchip-covered running path parallel to it.”
“Rocky Butte is a nice, clean park with plenty of squirrels and birds living among the mature trees.”
“It has a playground for the kids, a couple of covered picnic areas, and a public restroom.”
“Perfect spot to bring the dog, take a brisk walk or bike the trail as it leads to another park, Vetrans/Memorial Park.”
Plan your run at Rocky Butte Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance80 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedickinsonparks.org
- Phone+1 701-456-2074
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
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