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Scenic Running Trails in North Dakota

North Dakota has 25 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 9 cities and towns — Fargo, Minot, West Fargo, Bismarck and 5 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Lindenwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,904 reviews

Fargo, ND

ScenicDog-friendly

Multi-use park featuring a spacious, landscaped campground & a playground for kids of all abilities.

Oak Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,053 reviews

Minot, ND

PavedShadedLitScenic

Lincoln Drive Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews

Grand Forks, ND

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park with a wide range of amenities, including bike trails, a disc-golf course & fishing.

Sertoma Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 613 reviews

Bismarck, ND

PavedScenic

Large riverside park with playgrounds, walking trails, sand volleyball, horseshoes & public art.

Spring Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 601 reviews

Williston, ND

LitScenicDog-friendly

Public park with children's facilities, a dog park, maze & direct access to the lake.

Sertoma Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

Grand Forks, ND

ScenicDog-friendly

22-acre park with Japanese gardens & a meditation area, plus picnic shelters, a playground & trails.

Trollwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 464 reviews

Fargo, ND

Scenic

28-acre site with 2 playgrounds, sizable picnic & event facilities & a disc-golf course.

Elmwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

West Fargo, ND

PavedShadedScenic

Park with ball fields and a playground, equipped for picnics.

Orchard Glen Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Fargo, ND

LoopShadedScenic

Relaxed ecological park featuring a trail through the woods, along with apple and other fruit trees.

Pioneer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 226 reviews

Bismarck, ND

PavedScenic

Public park offering beach volleyball courts, walking & biking trails & a reservable picnic shelter.

McElroy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 214 reviews

Jamestown, ND

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and facilities for baseball, basketball, and horseshoes, plus a skate area.

Trefoil Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Fargo, ND

PavedScenic

Peaceful park with a bike path that follows the river, popular for hiking and grilling.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

Dickinson, ND

PavedScenic

Peaceful park featuring a bandshell, disc golf, playground and veteran memorials.

Bison Plant Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Minot, ND

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Dirt-surface, wooded park featuring many miles of trails, suited for hiking and biking.

Missouri River Natural Area and Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Mandan, ND

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside space with walking and biking trails through trees and grasslands, plus views.

Klaus Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Jamestown, ND

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded, 18-hole disc golf course with picnic tables and a kids' playground.

Woodland Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Minot, ND

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with trails for walking, running, and biking, plus a restroom.

Wildflower Grove Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Fargo, ND

ScenicDog-friendly

This naturalistic public park features a spectacular wildflower bloom in season.

Rocky Butte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Dickinson, ND

80 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil green space offering scenic views, paved walking paths, disc golf & a playground.

Dike East Walking Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Fargo, ND

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Fenced-in dog park for big and small breeds featuring trees, shade and picnic tables.

Lemke Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews

Fargo, ND

MixedScenic

Park with a playground for kids and scenic hiking trails down to the river.

Forest River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Fargo, ND

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Serene park featuring hiking and bike trails, as well as picnic tables and barbecues.

River's Bend Activity Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

West Fargo, ND

Scenic

Beautiful park with a playground and musical instruments, plus a pond.

Armour Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

West Fargo, ND

Scenic

Minot Outdoor Recreation Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Minot, ND

LoopPavedScenic

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