
Off-Road Trails in North Dakota
Discover off-road trails in North Dakota
Off-Road Trails in North Dakota
Discover the best off-road trails in North Dakota. Browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure — whether you're looking for a quick ride or an all-day expedition.

Little Missouri Grasslands
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...
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Tour of the 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...
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The Desert - Kimble Bottoms
This is a simple out-and-back trail at the Kimble Bottoms ORV area, known as "The Desert." The trail consists of some gorgeous views (especially in the summer) of the Missouri River. The trail can be done in a stock 4x4, but be careful and take your time. The terrain is generally a mix of dirt and s...
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North Dakota Badlands
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 ...
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Missouri River Tour
This trail, located at the Kimball Bottoms ORV Area, is commonly referred to as "The Desert" and is an out-and-back route. It offers some challenging terrain, characterized by a blend of dirt and sand. The trail provides captivating views of the Missouri River. Suitable for a well-equipped 4x4, it p...
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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 good, and there a...
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RoughRider Trail
Recharge your soul with this old abandoned railroad track. This track runs parallel to the Missouri river. There are plenty of opportunities to jump off the trail and visit the river. The old train bridges and terrain are a real treat. Cell coverage is hit and miss and there are several opportunitie...
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AMS "Around the World"
Recharge your soul with this great part of the North Dakota Landscape. This is one of the most beautiful drives along the river bottoms. Keep an eye open for all the wildlife that North Dakota has to offer. Cell coverage is hit and miss and there are no opportunities for public bathrooms or picnic s...
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Oliver III Wind Farm
Recharge your soul. Get close and personal with the Oliver III Wind Farm. 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 goo...
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Sweet Briar South
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...
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Sweet Briar East
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 ar...
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FS 852
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...
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Trail 1212B
This is a very short, unmaintained trail. Grass is very high. If it rains, you may get stuck. Its landscape is very beautiful despite it being a short trail. There is a cool well on the trail for a photo op. It’s a very grassy trail, which makes it hard to see.
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Trail 1212
The trail is mainly made of dirt, and sand was very muddy in some parts. Has very nice points of interest and beautiful scenery. A few rutted-out spots from mud and dirt bike tracks. Ranchers all around the trail, so I did see a group of cows on the trail blocking my exit.
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Jorgen’s Hallow
Jorgen’s hollow is a very simple, easy dirt trail with some hills running through trees. It has some very nice scenery with a historical point of interest. You may see some livestock and horses. There are a few gates you must go through; just open and close them behind yourself.
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ATV trails in North Dakota
Explore ATV-friendly trails in North Dakota. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Little Missouri Grasslands
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

Tour of the 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

The Desert - Kimble Bottoms
This is a simple out-and-back trail at the Kimble Bottoms ORV area, known as "The Desert." The trail consists of some gorgeous views (especially in the summer) of the Missouri River. The trail can be done in a stock 4x4, but be careful and take your time. The terrain is generally a mix of dirt and s...
Learn more about The Desert - Kimble Bottoms

North Dakota Badlands
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
UTV/side-by-side trails in North Dakota
Find UTV and side-by-side trails in North Dakota. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Little Missouri Grasslands
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

Tour of the 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

The Desert - Kimble Bottoms
This is a simple out-and-back trail at the Kimble Bottoms ORV area, known as "The Desert." The trail consists of some gorgeous views (especially in the summer) of the Missouri River. The trail can be done in a stock 4x4, but be careful and take your time. The terrain is generally a mix of dirt and s...
Learn more about The Desert - Kimble Bottoms

Missouri River Tour
This trail, located at the Kimball Bottoms ORV Area, is commonly referred to as "The Desert" and is an out-and-back route. It offers some challenging terrain, characterized by a blend of dirt and sand. The trail provides captivating views of the Missouri River. Suitable for a well-equipped 4x4, it p...
Learn more about Missouri River Tour
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