White Horse Hill Nature Trail
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White Horse Hill Nature Trail
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Backcountry Trail
Urban Trail
- Length
2.51 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
(1 review)
- Length
2.51 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The White Horse Hill Nature Trail is a scenic trail which gives the visitor a unique chance to walk through prairie, wetland and forest ecosystems not usually found together in North Dakota.
Photo by Laura Grant.
Elk along the auto tour. Photo by Wendy Schmeichel.
Photo by Laura Grant.
Trail features. Photo by Laura Grant.
Location: The Nature Trail is within the boundaries of Sullys HIll National Game Preserve, 12 miles south of Devils Lake ND on Hwy 57.
- States: North Dakota
- Counties: Benson
- Cities/Townships: St. Michael ND
The White Horse Hill Nature Trail is a scenic trail that gives the visitor a unique chance to walk through prairie, wetland, and forest ecosystems not usually found together in North Dakota. From the trail, the visitor has a chance to see mammals, birds, wetlands, woodlands, Devils Lake (the largest natural lake in North Dakota), and native grasslands. While close to Bison and Elk that reside at the Preserve, the trail is in an area separated from the large animals. The trail provides over 2.5 more than miles of viewing opportunity and is often used by members of the local community and the surrounding Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. No hunting is allowed.
In 1904, White Horse Hill National Game Preserve was set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt. At White Horse Hill, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focuses its efforts on preserving wildlife and their habitats and offering wildlife-oriented recreation. The Service provides conservation education to a variety of public groups. The Preserve is 1,674 acres and is comprised of a big game unit, as well as a separate prairie unit. The wooded, glacial moraine hills and native grasslands of White Horse Hill are unique setting in North Dakota. In addition to seeing bison, visitors can observe elk, white-tailed deer, and black-tailed prairie dogs while driving the 4-mile auto tour route.
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Reviews
Wendy Schmeichel
Great trail
This was a great trail to hike. Lots of different vegetation that are not normal in North Dakota. After completing the hike make sure to do the auto tour where you will have the opportunity to see bison, elk, prairie dogs and maybe even a bald eagle or two. The trail is well marked and easy to follow.
Allowed Uses:
Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Colleen GraueU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
PO Box 705
Devils Lake, ND 58301
[email protected] • (701) 766-4272
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 1444
- Elevation (high): 1554
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): Grass or Vegetation, Soil, Wood chips/mulch
- Tread Width (average): 36"
- Tread Width (minimum): 18
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 3
- Tread Grade (maximum): 15
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
May 31, 2008