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Pembina Gorge State Recreational Area
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
| Other Names | Three Sister Hills, Little North Pembina River, Yellow Bank, Swinkys Trail, Norman Atta, Frost Fire Mountain Ski Area, Round Mountain, Butch's Cabin, Three Sisters |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail system opened to the public in June 2012 and offers over 30 miles of marked trails that are mostly hard packed and smooth. The trails mostly wind through a scenic forest but occasional breaks provide scenic vistas of the surrounding valleys, rivers and Three Sister Hills.
The trail system is open to motorized use from the third weekend in May until mid October, but will close temporarily due to significant rainfall, so call first before heading out. There is no fee charged to ride but machines must display a current North Dakota OHV sticker.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | North Dakota Trail Access Permit |
| Dates Open | Third weekend in May through mid October. Always call first, trails will close during significant rainfall. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (60 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 60 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Recreation |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Walhalla, ND | ||
| From: Walhalla, ND
1) Take CR-55 West about 5 miles 2) Turn right (north) on 121st Ave NE, continue 1 mile 3) Turn left (west) on 105th Street, continue 1 mile 4) Turn right (north) on 120 Ave NE, continue .1 miles 5) Trailhead is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area 101 5th Street Walhalla, ND 58282-4623 (701) 549-2444 pgsra@nd.gov www.parkrec.nd.gov |
| Contact Info | North Dakota Parks And Recreation Department 1600 East Century Ave. Suite 3 Bismark, ND 58503 (701) 328-5357 parcrec@nd.gov www.parkrec.nd.gov |
| Comment | North Dakota Trail Permit Info |
Pembina Gorge Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/3/2018 (Thanks!)
Pembina Gorge Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/3/2018 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 2,800 acres (4 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Plains | |
| Elevation | 1300 to 1400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Walhalla Co-Op Oil Co (701) 549-2527 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Walhalla Co-Op Oil Co (701) 549-2527 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Riverside Park (701) 549-3289 or (701) 370-0278 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Riverside Park (701) 549-3289 or (701) 370-0278 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Riverside Park (701) 549-3289 or (701) 370-0278 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Riverside Park (701) 549-3289 or (701) 370-0278 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Walhalla Co-Op Oil Co (701) 549-2527 |
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