North Dakota · Hiking

Denbigh

DenbighPhoto: Forest Service - Northern Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
3.2 mi
loop
21 ft
climb
1,547 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Denbigh open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

As of · Source: USFS · Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Denbigh is a 3.2-mile loop hike in the Sheyenne Ranger District of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands, on the Denbigh Experimental Forest in North Dakota. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The route is a moderate loop with a low point of 1,517 feet and a high of 1,547 feet, so the climb is minimal, about 20 feet of elevation gain. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.4 miles, with a grade of about 4 percent. The trail is gravel, and both horses and bikes are allowed. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Granville, ND, run to highs around 68°F in May and 72°F in September, while July highs average about 85°F and January highs sit near 20°F. The closest neighbor is the Sheyenne National Grassland, about 10 miles away. The Sheyenne River and the town of Sheyenne are also within a short drive.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Denbigh

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      20° / 3°

    2. Feb

      24° / 7°

    3. Mar

      37° / 19°

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

    5. May

      68° / 43°

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

    7. Jul

      85° / 58°

    8. Aug

      83° / 55°

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

    10. Oct

      55° / 34°

    11. Nov

      38° / 20°

    12. Dec

      24° / 8°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Granville, ND, 9.3 mi away at 1,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.