Oak Leaf Trail

The Oak Leaf Trail is a 4-mile loop attached to the northeast end of the North Country National Scenic Trail. It is a marked, graveled trail. The trail can be accessed at the eastern trailhead of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Click here for a map of the Oak Leaf Loop Trail.
The eastern trailhead can be reached by traveling north three miles on County Road 4 (153rd Avenue SE) from Highway 27. Continue to follow County Road 4 by turning east (64th Street SE) for one mile and then turn north on County Road 23 (154th Avenue SE) and go about two and a half miles to the trailhead.
Please note, Oak Leaf Trail is intended for non-motorized travel. Motorized vehicles including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and snowmobiles are not allowed to travel on the trail.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Alerts & Warnings
- Campground Closure - CCC Campground, CCC Maah Daah Hey and Long X Trailheads
- Road Closure- National Forest System Roads #747 and 7471 Medora Ranger District
- Magpie and Whitetail Road Closures - Medora Ranger District
- Dakota Prairie Grasslands Emergency Fire Closure Order
- Firewood Use and Possession Restrictions