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Old Oak Trail

State Backcountry Trail

Length
3 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

(2 reviews)

Photo by NDPRD/Flickr.

Beaver Lodge along Old Oak Trail

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Location: At Lake Metigoshi SP, 13 mi. N of Bottineau.

States: North Dakota
Counties: Bottineau

Certified in 1976 as a National Recreation Trail the Old Oak became North Dakota's first nationally recognized trail and is located at Lake Metigoshe State Park. The 3-mile nature trail winds through the aspen, birch, and oak forests of the Turtle Mountains along the Canada-US border. Interpretive markers are placed along the trail with a corresponding brochure to identify natural wonders. The trail can be used for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

NOTE: an NRT Trail Ambassador walked this trail on 5/28/2018 and reports that the second half of the loop has several trees across the trail.

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Reviews

Wendy Schmeichel

May 28, 2018

The first part of trail was well maintained. Once reached halfway point it wasn't as well maintained. Had to step over a couple downed trees and it was hard to follow trail.

Amber Cozad

May 9, 2018

Great Interpretive Hike!

The trail was well maintained and I had a great experience doing the guided interpretive hike offered by the park staff.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Swimming Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

Camping
Snow, snow play general
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Larry Hagen
North Dakota Parks & Recreation
#2, Lake Metigoshe State Park
Bottineau, ND 58318
[email protected] • (701) 263-4651

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

Elevation (low): 1516
Elevation (high): 2184
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Part of a Trail System? No
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Tread Width (average): 60"
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Certified as an NRT
Apr 5, 1976

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