McLean County, North Dakota

1 hiking trails · 9parks & campgrounds · 5 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.

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About Hiking in McLean County, North Dakota

McLean County is home to 1 mapped hiking trails and 9 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 5 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.

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Trails & Parks in McLean County

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Cities

Cities in McLean County

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Garrison
0 trails · 4 parks
Coleharbor
0 trails · 3 parks
Riverdale
1 trails
Turtle Lake
0 trails · 1 parks
Roseglen
0 trails · 1 parks
Federal Lands

Sample Parks in McLean County

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Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

Coleharbor, North Dakota
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Brekken-Holmes Recreation Area

Turtle Lake, North Dakota
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Douglas Creek

Garrison, North Dakota
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Downstream Campground (ND)

Coleharbor, North Dakota
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EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)

Garrison, North Dakota
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Fort Stevenson State Park

Garrison, North Dakota
Trails

Sample Trails in McLean County

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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyND

North Country Trail

Riverdale, North Dakota
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Guides & rankings

Hiking guides for North Dakota

Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for McLean County.

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Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

The 10 Longest Hiking Trails in North Dakota, Ranked

North Dakota's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Hiker on a high alpine ridge above a glacial valley at dawnPhoto: Tobias Mrzyk
State Rankings

North Dakota's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain

Steep is hard. These are the ten North Dakota trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team3 min
Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in North Dakota

Ten gentle, well-marked North Dakota trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Hiker standing on a rocky summit overlooking deep mountain valleysPhoto: Holly Mandarich
State Rankings

The 10 Most Challenging Hikes in North Dakota

North Dakota's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.

By The OutsideAtlas Team5 min
Going down the Grand Canyon. Seeing our destination from afar. So worth! If you find this picture useful, consider donating! Venmo: @diegonachoPhoto: Diego Lozano
Parks & Travel

The Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in North Dakota

Federal parks and recreation areas in North Dakota ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

Best Waterfall Hikes in North Dakota: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close

North Dakota's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team4 min