USFS National Forest System Trails · North Dakota · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Dakota Prairie Grasslands, North Dakota?
Yes — Dakota Prairie Grasslands in North Dakota has 250 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 27 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
250 mi
Bike-designated
27 segments
251 mi
Total NFS trail
80 segments
Year-round
Bike season
USFS managed-use
0
ADA-accessible
trail segments
99% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Dakota Prairie Grasslands
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maah Daah Hey | 144.98 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| North Country National Scenic | 31.04 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Buffalo Gap | 18.99 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wolf | 8.81 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hankinson Hills | 7.95 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Cottonwood | 6.98 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Blacktail | 6.91 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Long X | 5.84 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Denbigh | 3.21 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Birnt Hills Loop | 3.04 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Bennett | 3.01 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Oak Leaf | 2.28 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Ice Caves | 1.49 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Buffalo Gap Loop | 1.34 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Buffalo Gap Spur | 1.27 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Dakota Prairie Grasslands?
- Dakota Prairie Grasslands has about 250 mi of bike-designated trail across 27 segments, out of 251 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Dakota Prairie Grasslands?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 0 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Dakota Prairie Grasslands (North Dakota)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.