more stats
3,862 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
956 ft
Altitude min
1,000 ft
Altitude max
960 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
2,379 ft
Distance climb
712 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
Avg time

River View Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Turtle River State Park
    Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #178793 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352744 in Trail Running
    • #311159 in Hiking
    • #19929 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #122 in Mountain Biking · North Dakota [+]
    • #521 in Trail Running
    • #485 in Hiking
    • #150 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    North Dakota State Parks

This wooded trail is accessed from the CCC Trail Head via Fisher Loop and ends at the Woodland Lodge Trail Head. It begins by crossing the Turtle River and climbing the ridgeline that follows along the river with benches for viewing the river. The trail returns to the river corridor at the CCC Dam and ends at the Woodland Lodge. Prairie Pass, Moosehead and Timber trails can be accessed from this trail.

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MeadowRidgelineRiver or creekViews

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River View Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2024 @ 11:55am
Jul 15, 2024
Trail is open. Closed section seems to have been rerouted.
May 14, 2022 @ 8:37am
May 14, 2022
East half of trail closed due to erosion.
Dec 26, 2020 @ 11:37am
Dec 26, 2020
Riding seasonally perfect, just a small layer of snow, hasn't iced up yet.
May 19, 2020 @ 11:23am
May 19, 2020
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      Directions to river-view-trail trailhead (47.936240, -97.500900)

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      Jun 15, 2014 @ 2:26pm
      Jun 15, 2014

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      River View Protest Ride
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      0:21 | 146 | Oct 25, 2015 , Grand Forks

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River View Trail located?
      River View Trail is located in Turtle River State Park, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Turtle River State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.93624, -97.5009.
      ▼ How hard is River View Trail?
      River View Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River View Trail?
      River View Trail has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 956 ft to 1,000 ft.
      ▼ How long is River View Trail?
      River View Trail is 3,862 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River View Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River View Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River View Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River View Trail are:
      • July (9 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access River View Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River View Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River View Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride River View Trail. The trail is 3,862 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River View Trail?
      River View Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 207 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 296 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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