Trail: Old Oak
National Park: North Dakota Parks + Recreation
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Swimming

Difficulty: Intermediate
Desc: Certified in 1976 as a National Recreation Trail the Old Oak became North Dakotas first nationally recognized trail and is located at Lake Metigoshe State Park. The 3-mile nature trail winds through the aspen, birch and oak forests of the Turtle Mountains along the Canada-US border. Interpretive markers are place along the trail with a corresponding brochure to identify natural wonders. The trail can be used for hiking, biking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing.