North Dakota · Hiking

Harmon Lake Recreational Trail

Harmon Lake Recreational TrailPhoto: In memoriam afiler, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
9.0 mi
loop
219 ft
climb
1,773 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

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Harmon Lake Recreational Trail is a 9-mile loop in North Dakota, about a mile from the town of Harmon. The trail rises from 1,741 feet to 1,773 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 5.9 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. The climb is moderate, and the route is rated as such. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mandan show July highs around 83°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Dogs are allowed on a leash, and bikes are permitted. Horses are not. The trail is open year-round, and the closest neighbor is Chutes and Ladders, under a mile away. Would You Rather, a climbing area, and Dogwood Loop are both within about 10 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Harmon Lake Recreational 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

      22° / 3°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 6°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 18°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      7 wet

    5. May

      67° / 43°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 58°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 56°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 46°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      40° / 19°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 8°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mandan Exp Stn, ND, 9.4 mi away at 1,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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