Village Trail
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Mercer County, ND
Out-and-back trail in Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Mercer County, ND. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 30 ft (9 m)
- Est. Time
- 25 min
- High point
- 1,716 ft (523 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Awatixa Xi’e Village (Lower Hidatsa Site) 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Awatixa Village (Sakakawea Site) 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Village Trail
How long is Village Trail?
Village Trail is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) long. Most people take about 25 min. It climbs 30 ft (9 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,716 ft (523 m).
How hard is Village Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Village Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Village Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Village Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Is Village Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Village Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Is this a good week for Village Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Village Trail
- Sakakawea Trail Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- North Forest Trail Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- North Prairie Trail Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Wetlands Trail McLean County · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Whitetail Trail Lake Sakakawea State Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Shoreline Trail Lake Sakakawea State Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Overlook Trail Lake Sakakawea State Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Shoreline Trail Lake Sakakawea State Park · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap