This is a beautiful ride that traverses pasture land above the river and climbs over Black Butte, the tallest butte for miles around. The trail is tight singletrack with occasional rocky technical sections and one muddy water crossing. Switchbacks up and back down the butte provide nice views of the surrounding area. This trail is entirely on private property so please be respectful of the land and any cattle or horses that may be grazing.

Lake Metigoshe State Park is nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe. The name “Metigoshe” is derived from the Chippewa language meaning “clear water lake surrounded by oaks.” The rolling hills, aspen forests and small lakes attract nature lovers to the area. A variety of wildlife is found on this trail including moose, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, and loons. On this trail you will hike past several lakes with many great views as well as traversing beautiful and varied terrain.

The Ice Caves are located on the northern edge of Billings County along the southern slope of a ridge capped by 30 feet of sandstone in the Sentinel Butte Formation. Large blocks of sandstone have become detached from the ridge cap and toppled down the slow, resting at various angles again one another, which has created the caves. Moisture inside the caves remains frozen into late spring or summer. On this trail you will follow a segment of the Maah Daah Hey Trail until you veer east, following the Ice Caves Trail. You will find yourself below large cliffs where the ice caves are all around. Be sure to get off your bike and explore these caves by foot.

This is a great conditioning/test hike. It is short, quick hike with grade being about 12% at points, most of the time lower.

Lake Metigoshe State Park is nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe. The name “Metigoshe” is derived from the Chippewa language meaning “clear water lake surrounded by oaks.” The rolling hills, aspen forests and small lakes attract nature lovers to the area. A variety of wildlife is found on this trail including moose, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, and loons. This loop trail passes by several lakes with many great vistas.

Lake Metigoshe State Park is nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe. The name “Metigoshe” is derived from the Chippewa language meaning “clear water lake surrounded by oaks.” The rolling hills, aspen forests and small lakes attract nature lovers to the area. On this trail, keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, and loons as you hike through the forests and across wetlands. Utilizing several other trails to connect to the Eagle Loop Trail, there are several spectacular vistas of the lake. Eagle Loop circles a peninsula on the northeast side of Lake Metigoshe.

The Buffalo Gap Trail is a section of the Maah Daah Hey Trail just outside of the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The landscape consists of mostly prairie with some buttes and rugged features of the Badlands. There is amazing scenery and spectacular views. There are some creek bed crossings that are usually dry, you will ride through two prairie dog “towns”, and there are great opportunities to view other wildlife such as elk, deer, bison, and coyotes. Some short and quick ups and downs provide some technical challenges but are typically very easy.

The North Ridge Trail is located on the northeast end of Pipestem Lake. It is about 4 miles of singletrack and with parking available at both ends, it can be ridden one-way or out-and-back. Moderate levels of technical skill and exertion will be challenged on this track. Wonderful views over the lake and of the vast, surrounding prairies are to be had. It can be combined with the Pipestem Trail on the southeast end of the lake for a longer, more challenging ride.

The Sheyenne River State Forest features three trails where visitors will discover the state’s only waterfall as well as the 509 acres of Sheyenne River bottomland. This trail includes some steep sections. At times, the trail descends into ravines or ascends the rolling hills that characterize the upper sections of the river floodplain. There are several wooden bridges crossing various creeks. Some prairie sections overlooking the Sheyenne River Valley and forested ravines offer fantastic views, especially in fall.

This is a great trail located near Mandan that circles Harmon Lake. The trail features beautiful wild flowers, native prairie grasses, and flowing, rolling hills. There are not any technical sections on the trail. More advanced riders can take this trail at a mid-high speed and with the smooth rises and descents and some tight corners, it can feel much like a roller coaster. The views and scenery are very attractive. The flow of the trail is better if ridden clockwise and the trail surface consists of dense packed dirt and some rock.