North Dakota · Hiking

Fire Break Trail

0.9 mi
one way
31 ft
climb
1,372 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Oct
best months

Fire Break Trail is a short, easy hike in Fort Ransom State Park in North Dakota, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 0.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 31 feet and a total loss of 105 feet. It is a point-to-point route, and the steepest part comes at about 0.2 miles in, with a grade of about 3%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lisbon, ND, show July highs around 82°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and 20s. Several other trails start within about half a mile, including Ridge Line Nature Trail, Oak Ridge Trail and Nelson 80 Trail. The Sheyenne River, about 2.8 miles away, offers river fishing.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Fire Break Trail

    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

      18° / 0°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / 3°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 16°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 29°

      7 wet

    5. May

      67° / 42°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 55°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 46°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 32°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 19°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 7°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lisbon, ND, 14.3 mi away at 1,149 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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