Biking Trails

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Biking is the perfect way to exercise and experience our community at the same time! Both Bismarck and Mandan Parks and Recreation Districts have incredible trails that weave through the cities and flank both sides of the Missouri River. Please check back often as we will be updating this page with information to make planning your visit to Bismarck-Mandan easier than riding a bike!

The total trail systems in Bismarck-Mandan have now grown to a combined total of more than 100 miles of recreational and interpretive trails! They provide access to virtually all the recreational venues in Bismarck and Mandan. When you are on the trails, you can truly “get from here to there,” from Pebble Creek Golf Course on the east side of Bismarck to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park south of Mandan.

Trail Maps:

Below is an interactive map of the Missouri Valley Millennium Legacy Trail and Bismarck Riverfront Destinations, as well as the Bismarck Park and Trail Map. Additionally is the map and details of Mandan's Paved Recreational Trails.

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BismarckNDRiverfrontTrailsMAP.pdf

2022BPRDParkandTrailMap.pdf

MandanNDPavedRecreationalTrailsMAPDETAILS.pdf

Peace Park Bike Station (photo courtesy BPRD)

Eager to explore but didn't bring your own bike? No problem, Bismarck Parks and Recreation is here to help! BisParks BCycle is Bismarck’s bike share program, starting in 2022. It offers residents and visitors the opportunity to rent a bike to explore the community with stations located at Sertoma Park, Pioneer Park, BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and Peace Park.

BisParks BCycle classic pedal bikes feature an easy-to-use adjustable seat post. A front basket provides a space to stow your belongings while riding. Automatic lights help keep you safe at all times of day. Three speeds are perfect for riding in the community.

Give it a whirl today!

A few specific areas with amazing trails that you may want to look into are:

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
4480 Fort Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND 58554
701-667-6340

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park's non-motorized trail system covers approximately 6.75 miles in a series of loops and several connecting segment trails that are open for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Most of the trail system surface is either grass, dirt or hard-packed single-track, with manageable grades with only a few steeper sections. See their trails map below.

falsp_trail_map.pdf

Harmon Lake
Highway 1806 & County Road 140, Mandan, ND 58554
701-667-3363

Harmon Lake is a 145-acre reservoir located on Otter Creek. The multiuse trail features 13.1 miles of terrain for biking, hiking or birding. The trail is designed as a sustainable single track, unpaved trail allowing walkers, hikers, birders or bikers reach several areas throughout the recreation area.

The reservoir measures 38 feet at its deepest point. Rock fishing piers and a boat ramp and dock provide access opportunities for those to enjoy the lake. Two sandy beaches are located along the shore of the lake. Harmon Lake is a no wake waterbody, meaning boats must travel at a slow idle speed. Personal watercrafts are not allowed on the lake. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and cutthroat trout fingerlings. Camping is available. There are 33 individual spots and two 5 camper group pads, all with electricity. Individual sites are available on a first come first served basis, unless you rent a shelter.

McDowell Dam Recreation Area
1951 93rd Street NE, Bismarck, ND 58501
701-223-7016

McDowell Dam Recreation Area is a 271-acre park located five miles east of Bismarck on Old Highway 10 and one mile north. There is a 2.9 mile paved recreational trail on the grounds and a wooded area for nature walks or runs. There is also a Nature Trail encircling the banks of McDowell Dam.

A public beach provides great access to the water, and you can fish off a dock. These items are available for rent: paddle boats, paddle boards, a row boat, canoes, kayaks and a tandem kayak. Picnic shelters are available (and can be reserved for special occasions), as well as horseshoe pits, a small concessions area, a playground and modern restrooms. There is a paved recreational trail on the grounds and a wooded area for nature walks or runs.

Morton County
West side of the Missouri River

They have some beautiful trails to explore but they are looking to add to the list. Tell them where you'd like more trails or other outdoor recreation by marking them on this interactive map.

Bike repairs, equipment or questions:

If you find yourself out at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and in need of a little bike repair, check out their newest addition. They are excited to show off their new bike repair station, a collaborative effort with partner, Scheels. They have a lot of mountain bikers and riders who venture out to the park so now you can make the adjustments you need to your ride. Located near the park Visitor Center.

If you are in need of additional bike repair, equipment or have questions on other great area trails, visit with these members:

701 Cycle & Sport
411 Fraine Barracks Road, Bismarck, ND 58504
701-221-9833

Scheels
800 Kirkwood Mall, Bismarck, ND 58504
701-255-7255

Bicycle Friendly Community:

We are proud to be a Bicycle Friendly Community. In 2016 we were awarded this designation through the League of American Bicyclists. We have the Bronze status, making the area one of 450 recognized Bicycle Friendly Communities nationwide. For more information on this, as well as our Share the Road Resources, click here.

Things to make your stay in Bismarck-Mandan the best it can be:

Bismarck-Mandan is custom-made for you. Our friendly and extensively sanitized hotels and campgrounds are ready to welcome all. Our restaurant and bar scene has never offered more choices. Our shopping opportunities are vast. Our cultural scene is expansive, and our attraction and recreational opportunities are world-class. We are open for you to visit and enjoy what we have to offer.

Top Reasons to Visit Bismarck-Mandan:
• Low crime rate
• Clean environment
• Unique dining
• No lines, no crowds
• Affordable lodging
• One-of-a-kind attractions
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Save money
• Great hospitality

To see a few things that our locals love to eat, do and see, visit "The Locals" Itinerary.

For more information on additional recreation activities — indoors and outdoors, all year 'round — contact:

Bismarck Parks & Recreation District
400 East Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504
701-222-6455

Mandan Parks & Recreation District
2600 46th Avenue SE, Mandan, ND 58554
701-751-6161

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