Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe, Lake Metigoshe State Park was constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s and is one of the most popular year-round vacation spots in North Dakota.
Old Oak Nature Trail
Distance: 3 miles
Open to: hiking
This is North Dakota's first National Recreation Trail. Built by the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) in 1974, it was dedicated by Governor Arthur Link in 1976. This self-guided interpretive trail is approximately three miles in length and takes about two hours to hike.
East Side Multi-Use Trails
Distance: 8 miles
Open to: hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
These trails are open to hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife and vegetation. You might see Moose, White Tail Deer, a Pine Martin or Ruffed Grouse. Our trails run through forested, grass and wetland areas creating many unique viewing opportunities.
Loop | Distance to Loop from Warming House Trailhead | Loop Distance | Round Trip |
Antelope (formerly Bobcat) | 0.9 miles | 0.7 miles | 2.5 miles |
Beaver Loop | 1.16 miles | 1.93 miles | 4.25 miles |
Coyote | 2.25 miles | 1.45 miles | 5.95 miles |
Deer | 2.75 miles | 1.7 miles | 4.5 miles |
Kings Highway Trail | Additional trail and access point. 1.9 miles | ||
West Side Multi-Use Trails
Distance: 4 miles
Open to: hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
These trails are open to hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife and vegetation. You might see Moose, White Tail Deer, a Pine Martin or Ruffed Grouse. Our trails run through forested, grass and wetland areas creating many unique viewing opportunities.
Loop | Distance to Loop from Warming House Trailhead | Loop Distance | Round Trip |
Cub | 1.2 miles | 0.35 miles | 2.75 miles |
Tenderfoot | 1.27 miles | 0.77 miles | 3.31 miles |
Scout | 1.34 miles | 0.67 miles | 3.35 miles |
Eagle | 1.67 miles | 1.22 miles | 4.56 miles |
Hemerick Point Trail | Connects to loops from Warming House Trailhead. 1.2 miles | ||
Peace Garden Snowmobile Trail
Distance: 3.7 miles
Open to: Snowmobiling
A portion of the Peace Garden Snowmobile Trail is found within Lake Metigoshe State Park. This 3.7-mile section runs from the west side of the park, coming in from Lake Metigoshe, to the northeast park boundary and continues on to the International Peace Garden. Snowmobiles are to be registered and licensed according to ND state law and are only allowed on the snowmobile trail and designated roads within the park.
Trail Map:
- A PDF Map of the summer trails is available here.
- A PDF Map of the winter trails is available here.
- All North Dakota State Park and Recreation Area trail information is available on the OuterSpatial App.
- Paper park maps are also available at the park.