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An awesome singletrack loop on the edge of beautiful Jamestown Reservoir.


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4.6

Miles

7.4

KM

100%

Singletrack

1,499' 457 m

High

1,440' 439 m

Low

440' 134 m

Up

437' 133 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

This is a one-way trail, please observe posted direction.

Overview

100% singletrack - a mixture of mowed grass and dirt trails. Drains well. The entire trail is within 100 yards of the Jamestown Reservoir.

Need to Know

Parking available at Jamestown Dam Swimming Beach. Bathrooms. Also another trail known as Splitrock close by and is very fun.

Caution for dogs! In the summertime, check the water quality report. We found out after the fact that toxic green algae was present in high concentrations in Jamestown Reservoir. Spent the night back in Fargo at emergency vet. Luckily, dogs are fine.

Description

The trail starts at the entrance to the entrance to the Jamestown Reservoir Swimming Beach - look for a sign at the trailhead.

This is a very fun trail that is used heavily by locals. It has nice punchy climbs and fun flowing downhills. There are also some nice bridges over wet areas. Total ride time can range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your pace.

Keep your eye out for hikers, since this is a multi-use trail.

Maintained weekly on average. Stay on the trail, there are rocks in the tall grass next to the trail in many areas!

Contacts

Shared By:

Mike Koch with improvements by J McKenzie

Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 6 votes

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Photos

Overlook Trail overlooking Jamestown Reservoir at sunset
Jul 7, 2019 near Jamestown, ND
Overlook Trail abundant with rocks and wildlife
Jul 7, 2019 near Jamestown, ND
Some of the trail
May 4, 2015 near Jamestown, ND
Fun singletrack
May 4, 2015 near Jamestown, ND
Twisty turny singletrack with great views.
Aug 25, 2023 near Jamestown, ND
Start of loop in Swimming Beach Parking Lot.
May 4, 2015 near Jamestown, ND

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Aug 21, 2021
s n
That was unexpected fun. More work than I anticipated!
Jul 3, 2020
Arly Pear
Hot & muggy day, but cooled off by jumping into the reservoir. Enjoyed hanging out at a secluded beach near the end of the trail. 7mi — 3h 13m
Aug 11, 2019
Jon Franklin
Jul 6, 2019
Arly Pear
Nature abundant trail along scenic Jamestown Reservoir 2.4mi — 0h 36m
Jan 1, 2018
DANIEL AICHELE
4.6mi
Oct 16, 2017
Jason A
4.6mi
Jun 22, 2017
DANIEL AICHELE
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