Are dogs allowed on Red River Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Red River Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Red River Trail?

No, Red River Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Red River Trail?

Red River Trail is rated easy. It is 5.7 miles long with 367 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

See North Dakota trail conditions

EasyOut and Back

North Dakota

Red River Trail

Fargo, North Dakota

5.7 mi

Distance

367 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 40m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Red River Trails were a network of ox cart routes connecting the Red River Colony and Fort Garry in British North America with the head of navigation on the Mississippi River in the United States. These trade routes ran from the location of present-day Winnipeg in the Canadian province of Manitoba across the Canada–United States border, and thence by a variety of routes through what is now the eastern part of the Dakotas and across western and central Minnesota to Mendota and Saint Paul, Minnesota on the Mississippi.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.