Recreation Region: Sheyenne National Grassland

Oak Leaf Trail

The Oak Leaf Trail offers a peaceful 4‑mile loop through tallgrass prairie and gently rolling oak savanna in the Sheyenne National Grassland. Its open vistas, seasonal wildflowers, and wide prairie skies create an inviting setting for hikers, horseback riders, cyclists, and winter users. Along the way, visitors may see grazing cattle, a variety of birdlife, and shaded stretches of woodland. The marked, graveled trail connects to the northeast end of the North Country National Scenic Trail near Jorgen’s Hollow Campground and can be accessed from the East Trailhead, making it an easy and scenic way to experience the prairie landscape.

Current Conditions

Open

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1003

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Oak Leaf Trail map

Year-round, 24/7.

Water not available on the trail. Please come prepared.

All trails are intended for non-motorized travel only. Therefore, all motorized vehicles, including E-bikes, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and snowmobiles, are prohibited.

Contact Name: Sheyenne Ranger District

Contact Phone: (701) 404-8950

Address: 1601 Main Street, Lisbon, ND 58054
Phone: (701) 404-8950
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: Sheyenne.RD@usda.gov

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Eastern Trailhead: The eastern trailhead is where the Oak Leaf Trail connects to the North Country National Scenic Trail, accessible from County Road 23.

Trail access is also available from Jorgen's Hollow Campground, which is located off County Road 23/153rd Ave SE.

Parking

Ample parking at each trailhead.

Directions

From Leonard, ND, head south on Highway 18. Turn onto County Road 2 (west): After approximately 4 miles, turn west (right) onto County Road 2. Turn onto County Road 23 (south): Turn south (left) onto County Road 23 when you see signs for the Jorgen's Hollow Campground. Follow County Road 23: Continue south on County Road 23 for about 3-4 miles until you see the parking area for the trailhead on the left.