Embrace the summer weather and take full advantage of outdoor activities in Minot! Get outside on hikes and bike rides along paths that wind through local landscapes.
Hiking Near Minot
Rice Lake | 30 Minutes From Minot
Choose between a half-mile walking trail around Rice Lake or a switch-back trail up the hillside. Take a swim in the lake after your hike or relax on nearby picnic tables or beach areas.
Upper Souris Refuge | 30 Minutes From Minot
This protected refuge includes five nature trails of different lengths to hike through woodlands, grasslands, and other scenic areas including Lake Darling to view the diverse wildlife population.
Des Lacs Refuge | 50 Minutes From Minot
The trails at Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge wind through a variety of habitats, including grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Enjoy the shorter 1.25-mile trail, or take the longer 7.5-mile hike.
Biking Near Minot
Ride on biking trails near Minot for various skill levels, beginner or experienced cyclists.
Minot Outdoor Recreation Area | 5 Minutes From Minot
Admire the views from the Outdoor Recreation Area in Minot, with 5 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and birding featuring a scenic view of the prairie landscape and diverse native plants and animals
Denbigh Experimental Forest | 40 Minutes From Minot
Denbigh‘s 3-mile loop winds through the trees in the surrounding prairie, ideal for a peaceful bike ride surrounded by wildlife such as birds and butterflies.