The cattle tend to congregate around the windmills where there is water. Water for hikers can also be obtained from these wells but it should be treated. From the Sheyenne Grasslands, it is hoped the trail can follow the Sheyenne River valley, but for now users will have to consult a map of Ransom County to get across a gap to Sheyenne State Forest, where one mile of the Oak Ridge Trail was for many years the only certified NCT in the state. The trail offers an outstanding scenic view overlooking the Sheyenne River valley. The trail is open to hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Primitive camping is available.
For more information, contact District Forester, North Dakota Forest Service, Box 604, Lisbon ND 58054. The user can continue on Ransom County roads to Fort Ransom State Park. A 2.6 mile trail segment in Fort Ransom State Park is certified. Fort Ransom State Historic Site is an unreconstructed military post dating back to the 1870s. For information, contact Manager, Ft.