Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Manning, North Dakota

This trail takes you through the Little Missouri National Grasslands and along Theodore Roosevelt National Park's north unit, with a pull-off to view the badlands from above. It is mostly a dirt road with sections of gravel. The trail does have two water crossings with cement bottoms and some ruts a...
Learn more about FS 852

This is a scenic drive that that winds through Little Missouri National Grassland. Keep your eye out for wildlife. The first few miles take you down a non-maintained road, but you can avoid this by taking the county road a mile south if you are bit less adventurous. It isn't difficult, just narrow ...
Learn more about North Dakota Badlands

This trail goes through Little Missouri National Grasslands North of ND68. The trail is easy at first starting on a maintained dirt road once the trail turns to two-track it becomes gradually more technical with a few steep climbs that require 4WD and deep ruts that will need to be avoided. Some par...
Learn more about Little Missouri Grasslands

This is a winding trail through the hills and valleys of the grasslands with a few challenging areas and some amazing views. There are seasonal water crossings that only have water in early spring and after summer thunderstorms. You will encounter a small pond that would make a great place to stop f...
Learn more about Tour of the Grasslands

Recharge your soul with this great part of the ND Prairie. Experience the loneliness and exposure of the land. Bring a fishing pole and what the good lord gave you. Spend a long weekend fishing and reconnecting with nature. Opportunities for camping are plentiful. Cell coverage is good, and there a...
Learn more about Sweet Briar West

Recharge your soul with this great part of the ND Prairie. Experience the loneliness and exposure of the land. Bring a fishing pole and what the good lord gave you. Spend a long weekend fishing and reconnecting with nature. Opportunities for camping are plentiful. Cell coverage is hit or miss, and t...
Learn more about Sweet Briar South

This trail takes you through the Little Missouri National Grasslands and along Theodore Roosevelt National Park's north unit, with a pull-off to view the badlands from above. It is mostly a dirt road with sections of gravel. The trail does have two water crossings with cement bottoms and some ruts a...
Learn more about FS 852

This is a scenic drive that that winds through Little Missouri National Grassland. Keep your eye out for wildlife. The first few miles take you down a non-maintained road, but you can avoid this by taking the county road a mile south if you are bit less adventurous. It isn't difficult, just narrow ...
Learn more about North Dakota Badlands

This trail goes through Little Missouri National Grasslands North of ND68. The trail is easy at first starting on a maintained dirt road once the trail turns to two-track it becomes gradually more technical with a few steep climbs that require 4WD and deep ruts that will need to be avoided. Some par...
Learn more about Little Missouri Grasslands

This is a winding trail through the hills and valleys of the grasslands with a few challenging areas and some amazing views. There are seasonal water crossings that only have water in early spring and after summer thunderstorms. You will encounter a small pond that would make a great place to stop f...
Learn more about Tour of the Grasslands

This trail takes you through the Little Missouri National Grasslands and along Theodore Roosevelt National Park's north unit, with a pull-off to view the badlands from above. It is mostly a dirt road with sections of gravel. The trail does have two water crossings with cement bottoms and some ruts a...
Learn more about FS 852

This trail goes through Little Missouri National Grasslands North of ND68. The trail is easy at first starting on a maintained dirt road once the trail turns to two-track it becomes gradually more technical with a few steep climbs that require 4WD and deep ruts that will need to be avoided. Some par...
Learn more about Little Missouri Grasslands

This is a winding trail through the hills and valleys of the grasslands with a few challenging areas and some amazing views. There are seasonal water crossings that only have water in early spring and after summer thunderstorms. You will encounter a small pond that would make a great place to stop f...
Learn more about Tour of the Grasslands

Recharge your soul with this great part of the ND Prairie. Experience the loneliness and exposure of the land. Bring a fishing pole and what the good lord gave you. Spend a long weekend fishing and reconnecting with nature. Opportunities for camping are plentiful. Cell coverage is good, and there a...
Learn more about Sweet Briar West